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Edmonton’s city council is cracking down on construction delays by hiking road closure fees starting January 2027—daily permits jump from $25 to $32, and a new flat fee of $185 will cover residential projects. The goal? Speed up construction, cut traffic disruption, and boost city revenue—with projections of $5.6 million extra annually by 2030. Builders support the move but caution about budget impacts, while officials plan to tie future hikes to inflation and review traffic fines too. Results from next year’s season will shape how long roads stay closed—and how smoothly Edmonton moves.

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