Ontario Construction News staff writer
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is investing $1.9 billion for planning, design and construction of major highway and bridge projects in 2024.
“Alberta’s highways connect families and friends and get local products to market. We all count on well-built roads to get where we need to go, and that is why we are investing in major upgrades to our road and bridge network. With smoother and more efficient traffic flows, families can spend less time on the road and more time together,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
Investing in upgrades to the provincial road and bridge network will thousands of jobs building infrastructure needed to get goods to new markets and support the higher traffic counts that come with a growing population.
“Alberta is the fastest-growing province in Canada, so it’s imperative we get to work today planning, designing and building the highways and bridges we need for tomorrow,” said Tim Bennett, senior vice-chair, Alberta Motor Transport Association. “This investment from the Government of Alberta will strengthen the province’s transportation network and expand our economic corridors so we can build our businesses, boost our exports, and create good-paying jobs.”
By investing in highways and bridges, Alberta’s government is not just improving transportation; but also laying the groundwork for a stronger, more connected Alberta, ensuring prosperity for generations to come.
Projects across the province that are receiving funding include:
- Highway 3 twinning, Taber to Burdett
- Highway 11 twinning, Sylvan Lake to Rocky Mountain House
- Safety and road improvements on Highway 881
- Highway 22/1A interchange at Cochrane
- Highway 40 Twinning, south of Grande Prairie
- Highway 201 Bow River Bridge on southeast Stoney Trail
- Deerfoot Trail upgrades
- Terwillegar Expansion
The provincial 2024 budget also allocates $151.2 million over three years for 56 engineering projects, with $100 million in new funding over three years for 36 engineering projects to address future infrastructure needs as our province continues to grow:
- Highway 60 capital improvements
- Highway 40 grade widening between Hinton and Grande Cache
- New intersection/alignment at Highway 16A and Range Road 20
- Highway 2 Balzac Interchange Replacement
- Highway 63 twinning, north of Fort McMurray
- Vinca Bridge replacement
