Stadium station is an

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station in

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. It serves the

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. It is a ground-level station located at 111 Avenue and 84 Street, next to

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History

The station opened on April 22, 1978, and is one of the original five stations on the LRT system. Redevelopment work on the station began in mid-May 2020. The station redevelopment included renovating the entire station roof canopy, removing the underground concourse, adding a second platform (making the station the only two platform LRT station in Edmonton), adding new heated shelters, public washrooms, and a security office. Work on the redevelopment was completed in November 2022.

Public art

The public art at Stadium station was designed by students at the

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. It is a series of flags and flagpoles made of coloured aluminum.

Security

* In 2010, a 23-year-old woman was shot and killed at Stadium station. * In 2012, a man was beaten to death on board the LRT between Stadium station and Belvedere Station.

Around the station

* Cromdale, Edmonton *

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Stadium Transit Centre

The Stadium Transit Centre is located on the east and west side of the LRT station (along 111 avenue). It is connected to the station by a pedestrian underpass below the station. This transit centre has park & ride and a drop off area. There are no public washrooms, pay phones, or vending machines at this transit centre. The following bus routes serve the transit centre: The above list does not include LRT services from the adjacent LRT station.

History

Public art

Security

Around the station

Stadium Transit Centre

References

See also