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February 17, 2010 Highway construction rolls out across northern

Edmonton... Highway construction work is set to roll out across northern Alberta, providing the roads and public infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing economy and population.

“Investing in highways supports jobs today, lays the foundation for future economic growth and supports our communities,” said Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation. “We will continue to build and take advantage of lower construction prices.” Major highway projects in northern Alberta include: Drayton Valley - Bridge replacement Fort McMurray - continuing Bridge construction Fort McMurray - continuing Thickwood Blvd. and Confederation Way interchange construction - continuing Highway 43X bypass from Highway 43 to 116 Street Garden River Road (future Highway 58) near Highway 43 twinning from Wembley to east of Highway 58 widening west of Highway Level Highway 63 to Fort McMurray - twinning north of In 2010, the Alberta government will invest $1.9 billion in the provincial highway network. Visit www.transportation.alberta.ca/614.htm to view Alberta’s three-year highway construction program. The Government of Alberta has a clear plan for a strong economic recovery. The Way Forward will bring Alberta back into a surplus position in three years by trimming government spending; using cash reserves to protect key programs; continuing to invest in public infrastructure; and ensuring that our province's industries are competitive and continue to attract investment to provide jobs and prosperity. -30- Backgrounder: Northern Alberta highway construction projects Media inquiries may be directed to: Heather Kaszuba Communications Alberta Transportation 780-422-7070 780-717-3913 (cell) To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000. February 17, 2010

Northern Alberta highway construction projects Highway construction projects in northern Alberta include: Add safety rest areas - Highway 16 eastbound and westbound near Entwistle, Highway 33 northbound and southbound near , Highway 58 west of , and Highway 63 southbound north of Wandering River Highway 2 - Re-paving (14 km) south of McLennan Highway 2 - Re-paving (27 km) from east of Highway 735 to Fairview Highway 2 - Repair north of Grande Prairie Highway 16A - Re-paving (5.5 km) near Evansburg Highway 16 - Re-paving (23 km) near Evansburg Highway 33 - Re-paving (28 km) north of Swan Hills Highway 36 - Re-paving (19 km) south of Lac La Biche Highway 36 - Passing lanes (1.5 km) of south of Lac La Biche Highway 40 - Widening (13 km) south of Highway 40 - Passing lanes (6 km) four locations north of Hinton Highway 43 - Re-paving (9 km) west of Highway 43 - Re-paving (10 km) east of Fox Creek Highway 49 - Re-paving (14 km) near Highway 55 - Re-paving (20 km) west of Lac La Biche Highway 88 - Paving (36 km) south of Fort Vermilion Highway 658 - Re-paving (20 km) near Highway 659 - Re-paving (16 km) east of Highway 661 - Re-paving (10 km) north of Waskatenau Highway 677 - Re-paving (13 km) north of Grande Prairie Highway 679 - Re-paving (11 km) north of Highway 697 - Re-paving (27 km) near Fort Vermilion Highway 831 - Re-paving (8 km) south of Waskatenau Highway 831 - Re-paving (7 km) near Smoky Lake Highway 855 - Re-paving (16 km) north of Smoky Lake Highway 867 - Re-paving (13 km) north of St. Paul -30- Media inquiries may be directed to: Heather Kaszuba Communications Alberta Transportation 780-422-7070 780-717-3913 (cell) To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000. Alberta Government | Newsroom | Ministries Listing | Transportation Home Page | News Releases | Top of Page | Send us your comments or questions Copyright(©) 2010 Government of Alberta