This release was issued under a previous government.

The ramp that connects from Anthony Henday Drive eastbound to Manning Drive northbound will be closed daily from Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 4. The closures will take place outside of morning and afternoon rush hours in order to keep commutes as smooth as possible.

The ramp closures will allow crews to complete framework installation for a new bridge at the Manning Drive Interchange.

Dates

Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 4.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Detours

  • Continue heading east on Anthony Henday Drive and exit onto Manning Drive southbound. Turn left on 144 Avenue to briefly travel eastbound on 144 Avenue before turning left again to access Manning Drive northbound (view detour map).

Additional information

  • Detour signage will be in place to direct commuters.
  • Signs warning drivers of the ramp closure will be posted.
  • Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and obey all signs and signals.
  • Fines for speeding double in construction zones.
  • Using Alberta’s P3 model for highways allows Northeast Anthony Henday Drive to be finished in 2016, three years earlier than through conventional delivery and at a savings of $370 million for taxpayers.
  • The Alberta government has committed more than $4 billion toward the construction of the Edmonton ring road, including the northeast section, a $1.81 billion investment.
  • This project is one of many that deliver on the Alberta Government’s Building Alberta commitment to support the economy and increase market access by focusing on capital plan projects for core infrastructure and key corridors.