This release was issued under a previous government.

The opening of 18 Street will allow local traffic easier access to 167 Avenue and businesses in Edmonton’s Horsehills area.

The closure of the intersection at Fort Road and 167 Avenue will allow crews to continue construction of the Northeast leg of Anthony Henday Drive in the Manning area.

August 18

18 Street will be opened permanently, weather permitting.

August 21

The intersection at Fort Road and 167 Avenue will be permanently closed, weather permitting. A detour is available by using 18 Street, then travelling west on 167 Avenue to Fort Road.

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.
  • 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.