Which Edmonton freeway was renamed Wayne Gretzky Drive in 1999?

Edmonton renamed Capilano Drive, also known as the Capilano Freeway, Wayne Gretzky Drive in 1999.

The official renaming took place on October 1, 1999, after Gretzky’s retirement from the NHL. The road runs through eastern Edmonton and became a permanent civic tribute to his years with the Edmonton Oilers, the team he led to four Stanley Cup championships.

The same day, the Oilers retired Gretzky’s number 99 at Skyreach Centre. The roadway crosses the North Saskatchewan River on Capilano Bridge and forms part of an important north–south route through the city.

Edmonton had previously considered renaming 99 Street because of Gretzky’s number, but that proposal was dropped at his request. Whitemud Drive and Yellowhead Trail are nearby major routes, not the road that received his name.