High Level Bridge closed due to protest: EPS

The High Level Bridge in Edmonton in February 2025. (Amanda Anderson/CTV News Edmonton)

The High Level Bridge was closed late Saturday afternoon.

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Police issued a release at 4:16 p.m. saying the bridge had been closed due to a demonstration taking place near the Alberta legislature.

Drivers were warned to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Police had not sent an update as of 8 p.m. on whether or not the bridge remained closed.

No other information was made available.