Overview
Highway 16 and Highway 15/Highway 855 is a rural highway intersection south of the Town of Mundare, in Lamont County. This intersection has experienced operational and safety concerns over the past decade, which has prompted multiple studies to address ongoing issues. Despite recent intersection enhancements, including median acceleration lanes, the intersection continues to experience operational constraints and safety issues.
The safety concerns, in combination with continued growth in the area and long-term plans for highway upgrades, has initiated functional planning for a future interchange at this location. The interchange plan will define the right-of-way required, address access management, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts, utility crossings and provide for an efficient interchange design, with demonstrated safety benefits.
Highway 855 and 16 intersection
Study process and timelines
The timelines for interchange construction have not been established.
- Spring 2024: data collection and review
- Summer 2024: alternative development and assessment
- Fall 2024: recommended alternative (with public open house)
- Winter 2024: final study report
Public engagement
Public engagement will be held in-person in the form of a public open house. Stakeholder engagement and interviews may be scheduled with target stakeholders and landowners.
Benefits
The future interchange will address current intersection capacity and safety issues and support the longer-term Highway 16 freeway conversion.
Contact
For further information about this study, contact:
Ryan Betker, P.Eng.
Branch Manager, Edmonton Engineering
McElhanney
Phone: 780-809-3299
Email: [email protected]