Overview
This project will twin Highway 11 (David Thompson Highway) between Rocky Mountain House and Sylvan Lake. The David Thompson Highway leads to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Canada and is a popular route for the tourism industry. Twinning this highway will improve access for Albertans and visitors alike.
Highway 11 project map: 4 projects
Project details
The project will be completed in 4 sections, which are in various stages of development.
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Project A
The project consists of Highway 11 twinning from the southern boundary of the Town of Rocky Mountain House to 1 km east of Highway 22. It also includes a roundabout at Highway 22 and a roundabout at Township Road 392.
Aecom was the successful design consultant for this project and preliminary engineering began in 2022.
The tender is anticipated to be awarded in 2026 with construction taking place in 2026-2028.
Highway 11 map – Project A
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Project B
This project consists of Highway 11 twinning from Highway 22 to Township Road 390. It also includes a roundabout at Highway 766 North (Eckville) and new bridges over the Medicine River.
WSP was the successful design consultant and preliminary engineering started in 2025.
Due to the large size of this project, it will be constructed in various phases over several years (2026-2030).
Highway 11 map – Project B
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Project C
This project includes Highway 11 twinning from 1 km west of Township Road 390 near the hamlet of Benalto to 2 km west of Highway 781 (to tie in with Project D).
Construction began in spring 2023 and was completed in fall 2023.
Highway 11 map – Project C
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Project D
This project includes Highway 11 twinning from 2 km west of Highway 781 to 1 km east of Highway 20. Additional improvements will include a 2-lane roundabout at the intersections of Highway 11 and Highway 781 (50 Street) and at Highway 11 and Range Road 15 (60 Street).
Construction began in spring 2022 and was completed in fall 2022.
Highway 11 map – Project D
Timeline
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2021
- Design, right-of-way purchase and utility coordination for Projects A, C and D.
- Preliminary planning and public consultation on Project B.
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2022
- Construction began on Project D in the spring and was completed in the fall.
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2023
- Completion of planning study on Project B.
- Construction on Project C started and completed.
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2024
- Design, right-of-way purchase and utility coordination begin for Project B.
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2025
- Design completion for Project A.
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2026
- Tendering and Construction of Project A and Phase 1 of Project B
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2027 - 2030
- Construction of Project A continues until 2028
- Design, Tendering and Construction of the remaining phases of Project B
Benefits
The twinning of Highway 11 between Rocky Mountain House and Sylvan Lake will positively impact many communities along the highway corridor. The David Thompson Highway is popular among recreation users, industry and other exploring the west county.
Twinning the highway will make travel in this region safer and more efficient while also supporting tourism, and industry supply chains.
Contact
For more information on each project contact:
Project A
Chris Fehler, AECOM
Phone: 403-270-9204
Email: [email protected]
Project B
Russell Pinchak, WSP
Phone: 403-342-7650
Email: [email protected]