Single lane closures on Highway 63 this weekend

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This release was issued under a previous government.

Motorists will see additional truck traffic in the coming months at the Parsons Creek haul crossing just north of Fort McMurray as crews continue working on this $150 million project.

Dates

March 22 and March 23:

Motorists may experience temporary delays while travelling both northbound and southbound on Highway 63 at the Parsons Creek crossing roughly 1.7 kilometres north of the Taiga Nova intersection. (view map)

Work being done

Additional steel plates will be installed on the highway at the haul crossing so that equipment can safely move from one side of the construction site to the other.
Three sets of rumble strips will also be installed in both the north and southbound lanes of Highway 63 near the crossing location to advise motorists of the upcoming crossing.

Minor traffic delays may occur while construction is switched from one lane to the next as well as when equipment is crossing the highway.

Additional information

Motorists are reminded to obey all flag persons, signs and signals.
Fines for speeding double in construction zones.
Signs advising travellers of construction and speed limits will be posted.
The Government of Alberta is committed to improving Highway 63 within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for the safety of motorists and to improve traffic flow and commute times.
Since 2005, the province has invested more than $1 billion to support Highway 63 and 881 projects, providing critical highway infrastructure for the Athabasca oil sands region and connecting to Alberta’s transportation network.
There are many Highway 63 projects currently under construction to support market access and economic opportunities throughout Alberta.