Two bridges on Anthony Henday Drive were renamed in honour of Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan.
The bridges are located over the North Saskatchewan River between Terwilliger Drive and Maskekosihki Trail and run parallel to one another.
“The eastbound bridge, which is directly behind me, is dedicated as the Constable Travis Jordan Memorial Bridge in memory of Constable Jordan,” Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, said. “The westbound bridge is dedicated as the Constable Brett Ryan Memorial Bridge in memory of Constable Ryan.”
Chief Dale McFee, members of the Jordan and Ryan families, and a contingent of EPS officers, joined the minister at the dedication ceremony.
Chief McFee said naming the bridges is “something that will last. These two young men were real, and they paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our citizens and that’s what we want people driving across these bridges to remember.”
Edmonton Police Commission Chairman John McDougall said: “The Edmonton Police Commission is supportive of naming this bridge in honour of their memory to serve as a testament to their bravery and sacrifice for many years to come.”
Following the remarks, a plaque commemorating the two officers was unveiled.
