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Overview
The $48-million project included:
- construction of 12 kilometres of four-lane divided highway between Range Road 63 and east of Richmond Hill, which is west of Grande Prairie – opened to traffic on September 14, 2019
- a roundabout at Highway 43 and Range Road 63 – opened to traffic in September 2018
Project details
Construction on the 4-lane divided highway included:
- grading
- granular base course
- paving
- roundabout at Highway 43 and Range Road 63 – the first roundabout built on a divided highway in Alberta
- traffic signals at the new intersection of Highway 43 with Highway 43 east of Richmond Hill
- bridge structures
- bridge culverts
- service roads
3 bridges crossing the Bear Creek:
- 2 on Highway 43
- one on Township Rd 722
Benefits
This project will help:
- reduce traffic congestion through the City of Grande Prairie
- improve inter-provincial connectivity and traffic flow and safety for travellers, local residents and businesses
Contact
For more information about the Grande Prairie bypass, contact Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors' Peace Region Office:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-624-6280
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Address:
Peace Region Office
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
1st Floor, Provincial Building
9621 96 Avenue
Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T4
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