Overview
This $48-million project finishes the remaining 12 km of the bypass from 116 Street to Richmond Hill (Highway 43 west of Grande Prairie).
Construction from the junction of Highway 43/Highway 2 west to 116 Street is already complete.
Project details
Construction on the 4-lane divided highway includes:
- grading
- granular base course
- paving
- roundabout at the existing intersection of Highway 43X and 116th Street
- traffic signals at the new intersection of Highway 43X with Highway 43 at Richmond Hill
- bridge structures
- bridge culverts
- service roads
3 bridges will cross the Bear Creek:
- 2 on Highway 43X
- one on Township Rd 722
Timeline
Design is complete and construction is underway, with the bypass expected to open in summer 2019.
Benefits
This project will help:
- reduce traffic congestion on Highway 43 through the City of Grande Prairie
- improve traffic flow and safety for travellers, local residents and businesses
Contact
For more information about the Grande Prairie bypass, contact Alberta Transportation’s Peace Region Office:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-624-6481
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: allen.spinney@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Peace Region Office
Alberta Transportation
1st Floor, Provincial Building
9621 96 Avenue
Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T4
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