The provincial government has laid out what's going to happen to Deerfoot Trail and how much it will cost. yyc abpoli AustinLeeCTV
Aecon Infrastructure Management won the bid for two major Deerfoot Trail improvement projects to the tune of $615 million.
Aecon will undertake the $595-million project that stretches from Douglasdale Boulevard to just north of Glenmore Trail and the $20-million contract at Deerfoot and Beddington Trail.The northern project should be finished in 2025, while the southern project is expected to be wrapped up in 2027. Once complete, the province says drivers will have a faster and safer driving experience with morning commute times reduced by 15 per cent and evening commutes cut down by 22 per cent.
In the meantime, drivers can expect some short-term pain, with roadwork likely to cause delays and slowdowns. "We have an interest in improving the way that they move. We want their vehicles to move quicker, people to get home faster, and it's going to take a little bit of time to get that done," said Terri Lucas, executive director of Alberta Transportation’s major capital projects.Work has already begun along Deerfoot Trail near the 64 Avenue N.E. exit ramp, causing some delays for drivers.
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