This release was issued under a previous government.
Highway 63 will soon be 16 kilometres closer to being completely twinned thanks to another section of four-lane traffic that opens Monday, October 19. The newly twinned segment runs from the 129 to 145 kilometer markers, and once open, will mean the twinning of Highway 63 is 99 per cent complete. Another 53 kilometres of four lane highway opened last week.
“The Highway 63 project is critical to the safety of motorists and to Alberta’s economy. Our contractors have been working hard to complete this project that is so important to Fort McMurray. This year, we have opened 185 kilometres, with 68 kilometres opening ahead of schedule. Combined with sections of the highway opened in previous years, we now have 237 kilometres open to traffic.”
Monday, October 19
2 p.m., between kilometre 129 and kilometre 145
- A complete shutdown of the highway in both directions will take place for approximately 30 minutes.
- Traffic will be stopped at all intersection locations within the project.
- Paving work will continue on the southbound lanes with one lane closed and speed reduced to 80 km/h for approximately 10 days, weather permitting.
Additional information
- Drivers are reminded to obey all flag persons, signs and signals.
- Fines for speeding are doubled in construction zones.