Road closures and travel interruptions for regimental funeral for Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan
March 24, 2023

On Monday, March 27, 2023, Edmontonians will honour the service of Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan who were killed in the line of duty on March 16.  

Edmontonians should expect delays to their commutes, whether driving, biking or taking transit, and are asked to leave additional time to arrive at their planned destination. 

Edmonton Transit Service is offering free transit to anyone traveling to and from downtown for the procession and funeral. Commuters should be prepared for increased ridership, especially in Park and Ride locations.

Commuters should prepare for route detours and transit delays beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Access to businesses and parking along the procession route will be impacted. We ask Edmontonians to show patience as the city recognizes their sacrifice.

Procession and regimental funeral preparation
To prepare for the procession and regimental funeral, the following services will be unavailable on Sunday March 26:
  • Pedway access to Rogers Place, through JW Marriott, Ford Hall and the MacEwan LRT Station will be closed from Sunday, March 26 at noon until Monday, March 27 at 5 p.m. The Pedway between Edmonton Tower and JW Marriott will remain open.
  • Edmontonians will not be able to access the LRT, Edmonton Tower, JW Marriott or the Grand Villa Casino through Ford Hall until Monday, March 27 at 5 p.m.
  • The Government Centre Transit Centre will be closed on Sunday, March 26 from 11 p.m. and is expected to reopen Monday, March 27 at 2 p.m. The LRT will not be impacted.

Parking restrictions 
Parking restrictions will be in place in various locations starting at noon on Sunday, March 26. Please observe signage at:  
  • Edmonton Police Services Headquarters - Downtown Division at 9620 103a Ave 
  • Along the procession route
  • 109 Street from 97 Avenue to 104 Avenue
  • 99 Avenue from 106 Street to 109 Street
  • CN Tower on 104 Avenue from 99 Street to 100 Street
  • 103 Street from 105 Avenue to 106 Avenue
  • 105 Avenue at 102 Street
  • 102 Street north of 105 Avenue

Vehicles that remain parked in restricted areas will be relocated via towing beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 27. For more information about parking visit edmonton.ca/Parking

March 27 Edmonton Transit Service detours and closures
Detours will begin at 8:30 a.m. Regular service on Jasper Avenue will resume at approximately 2 p.m, and regular service on 104 Avenue will resume at approximately 5 p.m.

For a real-time list of impacted routes, visit the Detours and Bus Stop Closures page.

March 27 road closures
Road closures along the procession route will begin at 8:30 a.m. with some intersections allowing traffic to cross the procession route. A full road closure will begin for the entire route at 10:45 a.m. with no cross traffic at intersections permitted. 

The procession route with the exception of 104 Avenue between 101 Street to 105 Street will reopen at 1 p.m. 104 Avenue between 101 Street to 105 Street will re-open at 5 p.m.

Procession route details
The procession will begin at the Alberta Legislature at 11:45 a.m. followed by the regimental funeral at 1 p.m. Those lining the route are encouraged to arrive early and use free Edmonton Transit Service and Park & Ride.
Temporary restrooms will be available along the route, however, Edmontonians are encouraged to be prepared with the amenities they require and to take all garbage away with them. 

Regimental funeral service public viewing areas
Access to Rogers Place for the funeral is by invitation only and limited to family, special guests, EPS members and members of law enforcement, emergency services and military communities. 

Public viewing areas will be available at:
  • Ice District Plaza, 10360 102 Street NW, and
  • Sir Winston Churchill Square

These viewing areas are outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Limited seating will be available inside City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square for the elderly or those with mobility challenges.

Mental health support will be available at viewing areas as well as along the procession route. 
For more information:

Media contact:
Corporate Communications Manager
Communications and Engagement
587-988-5095