Groat Road begins at the roundabout west of the University of Alberta at 87Avenue, where it continues south as Saskatchewan Drive. It continues north with a 60km/h (37mph) speed limit and descends into the North Saskatchewan River valley, crossing the North Saskatchewan River along the Groat Bridge. It winds through the Groat Ravine with a 50km/h (31mph) speed limit, becoming 60km/h (37mph) north of 107Avenue where it leaves the river valley. The Groat Road designation ends at signalised traffic circle at 118Avenue, continuing north as St. Albert Trail.[1]Heavy trucks are prohibited on Groat Road south of 107Avenue.[3]
Because of their short lengths, Wayne Gretzky Drive and Groat Road are the only freeways in Edmonton not to have a highway designation.
Neighbourhoods
List of neighbourhoods Groat Road runs through, in order from south to north.[4]
