A semi-truck hauling logging equipment smashed into the 34 Street overpass on Sherwood Park Freeway just after midnight on March 4, 2025, causing a big mess. The crash left the overpass with serious damage—cracked concrete and broken girders—and forced police to close roads in both directions. North and southbound lanes on 34 Street are shut, and westbound traffic heading into Edmonton is being rerouted through ramps. No one got hurt, but the mess has left morning commuters stuck, and officials say the roads might stay closed for hours while they figure out how bad the damage is.
The truck was carrying a heavy load that was too tall for the overpass, and it hit hard, scattering concrete chunks across the freeway. Strathcona County RCMP and Edmonton police are on the scene, working with experts to check if the bridge is still safe. Drivers are being told to find other ways around, like using 50 Street or 17 Street, because this busy route into the city is a no-go for now. For folks in logistics, it’s a reminder of how one wrong move can snarl up traffic and delay deliveries big time.