What you need to know about Pope Francis’ mass in Edmonton
Residential school survivors preparing for papal visit in EdmontonPeople with tickets to the mass can use those as free fare for regular bus, LRT and park and ride services from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Park and ride services will be available between Commonwealth Stadium and a number of Edmonton transit stations. The city said park and ride buses will start running at 7 a.m. and run approximately every five minutes from the following locations:Lewis Farms The city warns this lot has fewer parking stalls available due to construction. People who use this lot are encouraged to arrive early.Downtown route: Eastbound buses will stop between 107 Street and 97 Street on Jasper Avenue.
Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre will close to the public at 1 p.m. Monday and reopen at 2 p.m. Tuesday.There are several road closures in place in Edmonton during the Pope’s visit to Edmonton, starting this weekend.96 Street, from 108 Avenue to 108A Avenue, including the east sidewalkAlleyways east of 96 Street and south of 108A Avenue to 108 Avenue108 Avenue, from 95 Street to 97 StreetNo on-street parking will be permitted during this time.
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