This release was issued under a previous government.

Paving begins May 4 on 16 kilometres of the highway from its junction with Highway 45 to south of the junction with Highway 28. Traffic will be reduced through the construction zone to alternating single lane controlled by flag people. Maximum land width will be 4 metres. Vehicles wider than 4 metres should use alternate routes.

Project completion is expected by June 30, weather permitting.

Motorists should use caution in this area and obey all signs, message boards, and flag people. Fines for speeding are doubled in construction zones when workers are present.

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Media inquiries may be directed to:

Chris Peterson
Project Administrator
Alberta Transportation
403-340-7719

Trent Bancarz
Communications
Alberta Transportation
780-427-0623

To call toll-free within Alberta, dial 310-0000.