111 Street, Edmonton
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111 Street is a major arterial road
in south Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The south leg of the LRT
runs for most of its length, between the northbound and southbound lanes.
Arterial road
An arterial road, or arterial thoroughfare, is a high-capacity urban road. The primary function of an arterial road is to deliver traffic from collector roads to freeways, and between urban centres at the highest level of service possible. As such, many arteries are limited-access roads, or feature...
in south Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. The south leg of the LRT
Edmonton Light Rail Transit
Edmonton Light Rail Transit, more commonly referred to as the LRT, is a light rail system in Edmonton, Alberta. Part of the Edmonton Transit System , the 20.5-kilometre route starts in Edmonton's northeast suburbs and ends at Century Park in Edmonton's south end.The ETS designates the LRT as Route...
runs for most of its length, between the northbound and southbound lanes.
Neighbourhoods
List of neighbourhoods 111 Street runs through, in order from south to north:- RutherfordRutherford, EdmontonRutherford is a newer neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately 85% of the residences in the neighbourhood are single family dwellings. The remainder are mostly duplexes with a small number of row houses...
- Blackmud CreekBlackmud Creek, EdmontonBlackmud Creek is a new residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by the James Mowat Trail , and on the north by Ellerslie Road...
- RichfordRichford, EdmontonRichford is a newer neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the Blackmud Creek Ravine. According the 2005 municipal census, there were 161 residences in the neighbourhood....
- MacEwanMacEwan, EdmontonMacEwan is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Approximately half of the residences are single family dwellings according to the 2005 municipal census. Another three in ten are rented apartments and apartment style condominiums. The remaining one in five are duplexes...
- BlackburneBlackburne, EdmontonBlackburne is a newer neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is an irregularly shaped neighbourhood whose south west boundary overlooks the Blackmud Creek Ravine. It is bounded by Anthony Henday Drive to the north and by Calgary Trail to the east...
- Twin BrooksTwin Brooks, EdmontonTwin Brooks is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Whitemud Creek and the Blackmud Creek, hence the origin of the name Twin Brooks. Two artificial lakes are situated in the neighbourhood, with George P...
- SkyrattlerSkyrattler, EdmontonSkyrattler is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is named after Chief Skyrattler of the Winterburn band....
- KeheewinKeheewin, EdmontonKeheewin is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The name means "eagle" in the Cree language.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail/Gateway Boulevard, and on the north by 23 Avenue. The south boundary is located...
- ErmineskinErmineskin, EdmontonErmineskin is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is named for Chief Ermineskin of Hobbema.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the south by 23 Avenue, and on the east by Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard...
- Blue QuillBlue Quill, EdmontonBlue Quill is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Blue Quill and the adjacent neighbourhood of Blue Quill Estates are named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Band....
- SteinhauerSteinhauer, EdmontonSteinhauer is a residential neighbourhood in SW Edmonton. "The neighbourhood is named for a missionary who settled in Alberta during the mid-1800s," Henry Bird Steinhauer....
- GreenfieldGreenfield, EdmontonGreenfield is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. While the official name of the neighbourhood is Greenfield, some residents will refer to the area as Petrolia. There is a small shopping centre, Petrolia Shopping Centre, located in the neighbourhood...
- Rideau ParkRideau Park, EdmontonRideau Park is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The name Rideau means curtain in the French Language.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail, on the north by Whitemud Drive, and on the south by 40 Avenue, 106 Street,...
- Royal GardensRoyal Gardens, EdmontonRoyal Gardens is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by Whitemud Drive, on the east by 111 Avenue, on the south by 40 Avenue, and on the west by 119 Street/121 Street....
- Malmo PlainsMalmo Plains, EdmontonMalmo Plains is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The University of Alberta family residences, called Michener Park, comprise the west end of the neighbourhood...
- Empire ParkEmpire Park, EdmontonEmpire Park is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A major shopping centre, Southgate Centre, is located at the west end of the neighbourhood....
- Lendrum PlaceLendrum Place, EdmontonLendrum Place is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for Robert Lendrum, an early land surveyor....
Interchanges and intersections
This is a list of major intersections, starting at the south end of 111 Street.| Direction | Intersecting road | Current intersection type | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South-North | Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue SW) Ellerslie Road Ellerslie Road is a major arterial road in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Before the City of Edmonton expanded this far south, it was rural grid road Township Road 514, earning the nickname Ellerslie Road... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°25′29"N 113°30′59"W |
| Anthony Henday Drive | Diamond interchange Diamond interchange A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor road, one crossing the other over a bridge... |
53°26′5"N 113°31′10"W | |
| 12 Avenue NW | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°26′34"N 113°31′4"W | |
| 23 Avenue NW 23 Avenue, Edmonton 23 Avenue NW is a major arterial road in south Edmonton. It runs through several neighbourhoods including Mill Woods and The Meadows, and commercial areas including South Edmonton Common, and Mill Woods Town Centre Mall. In mid-2007 construction of an interchange started at the intersection with... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°27′14"N 113°30′59"W | |
| Saddleback Road / 29A Avenue | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°27′40"N 113°30′59"W | |
| 34 Avenue NW 34 Avenue, Edmonton 34 Avenue NW is a major arterial road in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It mostly runs through residential neighborhoods, with the exception of an area between 91 Street and Calgary Trail, sometimes called "Auto Row", due to all the car dealerships along the route... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°27′57"N 113°30′59"W | |
| 40 Avenue | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°28′33"N 113°30′59"W | |
| Whitemud Drive Whitemud Drive Whitemud Drive is the main east-west freeway in southern Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is one of few roads in Edmonton that has controlled access and limited at-grade intersections with traffic signals. It currently functions as a freeway between Anthony Henday Drive in the west and Anthony Henday... |
Diamond interchange | 53°28′58"N 113°31′0"W | |
| 51 Avenue | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′17"N 113°31′0"W | |
| 61 Avenue | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′53"N 113°31′0"W |