July 14, 2011 No turns start July 16 at Stony Plain Road/100 Avenue and Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton Edmonton... Motorists are advised that there will be access closures to and from Stony Plain Road/100 Avenue and Anthony Henday Drive starting July 16 to accommodate construction of the Stony Plain Road interchange. At that time, traffic will only be able to travel north & south on Anthony Henday Drive, east on 100 Avenue and west on Stony Plain Road. All turns at the intersections will be closed. Access will be reopened in stages throughout the summer and full access to Stony Plain Road and 100 Avenue at Anthony Henday Drive will be restored by mid-October, weather permitting. Further advisories will be issued as progress is made and routes are reopened. Motorists are advised to use 170 Street, 178 Street, and Highway 60 as alternate routes. Yellowhead Trail and Whitemud Drive can be also be used as alternate routes to access Stony Plain Road and 100 Avenue via the cross-streets of 170 Street, 178 Street, and Highway 60. Alberta Transportation is working closely with the City of Edmonton to minimize traffic disruptions to motorists for interchange construction on Anthony Henday Drive at Stony Plain Road, Lessard Road, Callingwood Road and Cameron Heights Drive. Motorists should also use caution in these areas and obey all signs and message boards. Motorists are reminded that fines for speeding are doubled through construction zones when workers are present. -30- Media inquiries may be directed to: Dallas Lindskoog Barbara North Project Manager Communications Kiewit / PCL Alberta Transportation 780-447-6699 780-422-7397 780-916-0007 (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(©) 2011 Government of Alberta .