Overview
The Alberta government is providing the opportunity to develop up to 18 government-owned highway safety rest areas along major highways. These improvements will enhance safety and convenience for drivers and support local economic development. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024.
Interested proponents have until late December 2022 to submit proposals through a negotiated request for proposal (RFP) process. This negotiated RFP stage follows 2 years of stakeholder consultation from municipalities and the trucking industry.
Potential locations
The 18 safety rest areas slated for commercial development include:
| Highway | Direction | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1:14 | SB | Gleichen West Rest Room |
| 1:14 | NB | Gleichen East Rest Room |
| 1:16 | WB | Ranchland Teepee Rest Area |
| 1:16 | EB | Kininvie Rest Area |
| 2:18 | SB | Dickson-Stevenson Stopping House |
| 2:26 | SB | Wolf Creek (under Construction) |
| 4:04 | NB | Warner North Rest Stop |
| 4:04 | SB | Warner South Rest Stop |
| 16:02 | WB | Folding Mountain West Rest Stop |
| 16:04 | WB | Medicine Lodge West |
| 16:04 | EB | Medicine Lodge East |
| 16:22 | WB | Ross Creek West Rest Room |
| 16:22 | EB | Ross Creek East Rest Room |
| 63:04 | NB | May Tower South Rest Room |
| 63:04 | SB | May Tower North Rest Room |
| 63:06 | NB | Crow Creek Rest Room |
| 63:06 | SB | Mariana Lake Rest Room |
| 63:08 | NB | Algar Tower North Rest Room |
Timeline
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Summer 2022
Negotiated RFP posted.
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Winter 2022
Deadline for interested proponents to submit proposals.
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2023
Review and evaluate bids, negotiate and execute a contract with the successful proponent.
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2024
Construction anticipated to begin.
Contact
Connect with us about commercial safety rest areas on Alberta highways:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 403-340-5209
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
Address:
4th Floor Provincial Building
4920 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6K8
Related
Moving Forward with New Highway Rest Areas (August 9, 2022)
New Economic Opportunities with Highway Rest Areas (February 14, 2022)