Highway 63 construction in full swing

Roughly 650 workers and 470 pieces of equipment will be out this construction season working on the twinning of Highway 63 between Grassland and Fort McMurray.

By fall 2015, 70 per cent of the 240 kilometre corridor will be complete and open to traffic, weather permitting.

Motorists are advised that speed reductions and temporary haul crossings will be in place along Highway 63 throughout summer.

Drivers should give themselves extra travel time as approximately 175 kilometres of Highway 63 between Grassland and Fort McMurray is currently under construction.

The Highway 63 twinning project remains on track and on time with the Government of Alberta’s commitment to twin Highway 63 between Grassland and Fort McMurray by fall 2016.

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.