This release was issued under a previous government.

The detours accommodate girder placement for the new Highway 2-498th Avenue interchange bridge north of High River. Highway 2 will close to traffic from 11 p.m. on Feb. 24 to 7 a.m. Feb. 25 and from 11 p.m. on Feb. 25 to 8 a.m. Feb. 26. Traffic will be detoured to Highway 2A between High River and Aldersyde during the closures, weather permitting.

Motorists should use caution in this area and obey all signs and message boards.

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Trent Bancarz
Communications
Alberta Transportation
780-427-0623

To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.