Motorists can expect lane closures and speed reductions on Highway 1 in the Chestermere area.
Young Albertans will give the province’s highways a spring cleaning and earn some money for their clubs and community groups at the same time.
The 35th annual Highway Cleanup Day takes place Saturday, May 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the province. In case of inclement weather, the cleanup will take place the following Saturday, May 14.
Motorists are advised that the opening of the Klondyke Ferry near Fort Assiniboine will be delayed in order to complete hull repairs. Operations are anticipated to begin by the end of May.
A further advisory will be issued when the ferry is open to traffic.
Motorists are advised that both northbound and southbound Anthony Henday Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Cameron Heights Drive for steel girder installations, from May 2 to 27, weather permitting. The lane restriction will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday to Friday and 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends.
Motorists should use caution in the area and obey all signs and message boards. Motorists are reminded that fines for speeding are doubled through construction zones when workers are present.
Energy, trade and transportation will be at the forefront when Len Mitzel, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, represents Alberta on a Ports-to-Plains Alliance delegation in Washington, D.C. May 3-6.
As part of the delegation, Mitzel will meet with federal U.S. legislators to discuss topics of importance to Alberta and the alliance. He will promote Alberta?s important role in energy security, commitment to responsible resource development and the economic benefits of the province?s agriculture community. The delegation will also discuss existing and future transportation in the Ports-to-Plains corridor.
Energy, trade and transportation will be at the forefront when Len Mitzel, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, represents Alberta on a Ports-to-Plains Alliance delegation in Washington, D.C. May 3-6.
As part of the delegation, Mitzel will meet with federal U.S. legislators to discuss topics of importance to Alberta and the alliance. He will promote Alberta?s important role in energy security, commitment to responsible resource development and the economic benefits of the province?s agriculture community. The delegation will also discuss existing and future transportation in the Ports-to-Plains corridor.
Motorists are advised that all lanes on northbound Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Lacombe have reopened and the speed limit has been raised back to its normal 110 km/h.
The highway’s right-hand, northbound lane was closed April 26 due to water accumulation and the speed limit was reduced to 80 km/h through the closure zone. The affected area was approximately three kilometres south of Lacombe. The northbound left-hand lane remained open while the southbound lanes were not affected.
Motorists are advised that St. Albert Trail will be reduced to two lanes in each direction from Campbell Road to south of Hebert Road from April 26 to May 17 for road rehabilitation, including curb and gutter replacements. The work is being completed as part of the construction of the Northwest Anthony Henday Drive.
In addition, motorists are advised that an extended lane reduction on Campbell Road has reduced traffic to one lane in each direction from St. Albert Trail to Boudreau Road until Aug. 31 for interchange construction.
Motorists are advised that the Finnegan Ferry southeast of Drumheller is now operating.
Motorists are advised that a lane closure on northbound Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Lacombe will be in effect until further notice.
The highway’s right-hand, northbound lane is closed due to water accumulation and the speed limit has been reduced to 80 km/h through the closure zone. The affected area is approximately three kilometres south of Lacombe. The northbound left-hand lane is open while the southbound lanes are not affected.
