Argyll Road, Edmonton
Encyclopedia
Argyll Road is a major arterial road
in south Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
.
The majority of the artery travels west-east, however the named portion travels from south-west to north-east beginning at the intersection of 63 Avenue and 86 Street, and ending at the Sherwood Park Freeway. It is the south-east boundary to the residential neighborhoods of Hazeldean, Argyll, and Avonmore, and the north-west boundary to the industrial subdivisions of Rosedale Industrial, Coronet Addition Industrial, and passes through the industrial subdivision of Girard Industrial.
The east portion takes travelers between the Gateway Boulevard area and the University of Alberta
campuses. 61 Avenue also sees 111 Street and 113 Street, which has the LRT
running along them.
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 majority of the artery travels west-east, however the named portion travels from south-west to north-east beginning at the intersection of 63 Avenue and 86 Street, and ending at the Sherwood Park Freeway. It is the south-east boundary to the residential neighborhoods of Hazeldean, Argyll, and Avonmore, and the north-west boundary to the industrial subdivisions of Rosedale Industrial, Coronet Addition Industrial, and passes through the industrial subdivision of Girard Industrial.
The east portion takes travelers between the Gateway Boulevard area and the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
campuses. 61 Avenue also sees 111 Street and 113 Street, which has 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...
running along them.
Neighbourhoods
List of neighbourhoods Argyll Road runs through, in order from west to east:- 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....
- ParkallenParkallen, EdmontonParkallen is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located just to the east of the University of Alberta farm and the Neil Crawford Centre...
- PleasantviewPleasantview, EdmontonPleasantview is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by 104 Street/Calgary Trail, on the south by 51 Avenue and on the north by 61 Avenue....
- AllendaleAllendale, EdmontonAllendale is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is named for the Allen family, who farmed the area before it was annexed by the City of Strathcona in 1907....
- HazeldeanHazeldean, EdmontonHazeldean is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood overlooks the Mill Creek Ravine.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 99 Street, on the south by 63 Avenue, on the east by the Mill Creek Ravine, and on the north by 72 Avenue.- Residential...
- ArgyllArgyll, EdmontonArgyll is a residential neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located on the south side of the city between the two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine. It is bounded by the ravine on the west and north east sides, and by Argyll Road on the south and south east sides. On the other side of...
- AvonmoreAvonmore, EdmontonAvonmore is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is in the shape of an irregular quadrilateral bounded on the south east by Argyll Road, on the south west by Mill Creek Ravine, on the north by 76 Avenue and on the east by 75 Street. It is surrounded by a mixture...
As 61 Avenue
Direction | Intersecting road | Current intersection type | Coordinates |
---|---|---|---|
West-East | 113 Street / 60 Avenue | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′54"N 113°31′19"W |
111 Street 111 Street, Edmonton 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.-Neighbourhoods:... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′54"N 113°31′1"W | |
109 Street 109 Street, Edmonton 109 Street is an arterial road in central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It takes travelers out of Downtown to the south, Old Strathcona, and the north, Kingsway area. It passes several Edmonton landmarks including the Garneau Theatre, Alberta Legislature Building, Grant MacEwan University, RCMP "K"... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′53"N 113°30′43"W | |
Allendale Road | At-grade Y intersection | 53°29′53"N 113°30′7"W | |
104 Street (Calgary Trail) Calgary Trail Calgary Trail is a major one-way arterial in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a major commuter route for communities south of Edmonton, such as Leduc.... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′53"N 113°29′52"W | |
Gateway Boulevard Gateway Boulevard Gateway Boulevard is a one-way major arterial in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a major commuter route for communities south of Edmonton, such Leduc.... |
At-grade | 53°29′56"N 113°29′35"W |
As Allandale Road
Direction | Intersecting road | Current intersection type | Coordinates |
---|---|---|---|
Southwest-Northeast | 61 Avenue | At-grade Y intersection | 53°29′53"N 113°30′7"W |
West-East | 104 Street (Calgary Trail) Calgary Trail Calgary Trail is a major one-way arterial in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a major commuter route for communities south of Edmonton, such as Leduc.... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′59"N 113°29′52"W |
As Argyll Road (63 Avenue)
Direction | Intersecting road | Current intersection type | Coordinates |
---|---|---|---|
West-East | 104 Street (Calgary Trail) Calgary Trail Calgary Trail is a major one-way arterial in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a major commuter route for communities south of Edmonton, such as Leduc.... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°29′59"N 113°29′52"W |
Gateway Boulevard Gateway Boulevard Gateway Boulevard is a one-way major arterial in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a major commuter route for communities south of Edmonton, such Leduc.... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′0"N 113°29′38"W | |
99 Street | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′0"N 113°29′10"W | |
91 Street 91 Street, Edmonton 91 Street is a major arterial road in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It runs parallel with Parsons Road through Edmonton's south industrial parks, then after crossing Anthony Henday Drive, it meets up with, and continues south as Parsons Road. 91 Street once ran parallel down to 41 Avenue SW... |
At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′0"N 113°28′2"W | |
Southwest-Northeast | 86 Street | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′2"N 113°27′30"W |
83 Street | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′12"N 113°27′10"W | |
75 Street | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′30"N 113°26′34"W | |
76 Avenue | At-grade (traffic lights) | 53°30′44"N 113°26′12"W | |
Whyte Avenue / Sherwood Park Freeway | Y interchange | 53°30′57"N 113°25′50"W |