Edmonton police confirm more details for regimental funeral Monday
Posted March 23, 2023 11:31 am.
Last Updated March 24, 2023 1:37 pm.
The Edmonton Police Service has announced more details regarding the funeral of constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan, the two officers killed in the line of duty on Thursday, March 16.
A regimental funeral and celebration of their lives will take place at Rogers Place on Monday, March 27 at 1 p.m.
Access to Rogers Place for the funeral will be limited to family, special guests, EPS members and supporters from within law enforcement, emergency services, and military communities.
Members of the public are invited to pay their respects along the procession route and by watching the live stream at the Ice District Plaza and Sir Winston Churchill Square. CityNews will also be live-streaming the funeral and procession.
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EPS confirmed the remainder of the route Friday morning. The funeral procession will begin at the Alberta legislature and leave around 11:45 a.m.
Starting on Fortway Drive, the procession will head north along 107 Street. Next, it will turn onto Jasper Avenue before heading north again on 105 Street.
Finally, the procession will turn onto 104 Avenue before turning onto 102 Street, where it will end in front of Rogers Place.
Regimental Funeral Procession Route – March 27 2023. (Photo Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service)
During the procession, road closures will be in place, so drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and find alternate routes.
Road closures 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.
Due to the road closures, ETS buses will also be affected as of 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.
Parking restrictions will also be in place starting at noon on Sunday, Mar. 26, at the following locations:
Edmonton Police Services Headquarters – Downtown Division at 9620 103a Ave;
Along the procession route (listed above);
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.
Road closures will also be in place around the Ice District. Anyone attending to watch the funeral is asked to not bring backpacks, briefcases, or other large items.
