Southwest Edmonton traffic congestion causing issues for residents, drivers [Video]

Traffic has become a major issue in some of Edmonton’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods.

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Residents of communities like Allard say there are traffic snarls on local roads every morning, leading to dangerous driving.

“It’s just become atrocious,” said Allard resident Diana Powell. “It’s difficult to get out of here. It’s causing people to drive unsafely.

“I feel like it’s a ticking time bomb.”

In a video shared by Powell, drivers can be seen going around one another as they try to get into the backed-up left lane. Others try to evade congestion by using a nearby service road, only adding to the confusion.

Powell said several community members have raised concerns with the city many times, but nothing has been done.

Upgrades were recently made to a three-way stop on Allard Road at Allard Boulevard but only after a serious accident, Powell said.

In June, a three-year-old boy died after he, his mother and sister were hit by a truck …