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The Office of Traffic Safety continues to implement the Traffic Safety Plan which is aimed at reducing deaths and injuries on our roads.
Distracted driving is a serious issue in our province. To address this concern, Alberta Transportation has developed a new advertising campaign that illustrates the dangers of texting when behind the wheel. Learn more about the
"Crotches Kill" campaign
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Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail extended
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Alberta Transportation Minister Ric Mclver, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Minister Dr. Richard Starke and partners announced an 8.4km extension of Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail from the Banff National Park east gates to the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre in Canmore and on to the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. The Redford Government is investing $3.3 million of the $4.35 million total project cost to provide a safe and scenic route for cyclists, hikers and other users while improving safety for all motorists on the TransCanada Highway.
Distracted Driving Legislation
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511 Alberta is the new, official provincial road reports service, available by phone, mobile device or computer. 511 provides information on highway conditions, roadwork, major incidents like detours and closures, weather alerts, availability of ferry services and wait times at border crossings. Find us on the internet at 511.Alberta.ca, by phone by calling toll free to 5-1-1 and on Twitter @511Alberta. 511 Alberta videos are available here to view. 511 Alberta photos are available here to view. Alberta Transportation Minister Ric Mclver has also provided a personal 511 video tutorial here. |
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Click here to access information about the New West Partnership, an agreement to enhance trade, mobility and investment. |
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Click here to learn about the GreenTRIP program which supports local and regional transit development across Alberta. |
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Travellers' Advisories
- Saturday night detours for Century Rd bridge - May 23, 2013
- Rain delays overnight Deerfoot Trail bridge work - May 23, 2013
- New signs to be installed on Stoney Trail SE - May 22, 2013
- Landslide closes Highway 744 on Judah Hill - May 21, 2013
- Nighttime paving to smooth ride on SW Henday - May 21, 2013
- Overnight concrete work on Deerfoot Trail bridge - May 21, 2013
- Updated timeline: Baseline bridge demolition - May 17, 2013
- New Stettler culvert built to last - May 17, 2013
- Better, safer Highway 16 access coming for Spruce Grove - May 16, 2013
- Out with old and in with new Henday bridge at Baseline - May 15, 2013
- Nighttime overpass repairs on QEII near Millet - May 14, 2013
- Concrete pours into two more Stoney Trail bridges - May 13, 2013
- New lights signal NE Henday progress at Baseline - May 10, 2013
- New bridge deck means overnight delays on Deerfoot Trail - May 10, 2013
- Klondyke Ferry open to traffic near Fort Assiniboine - May 8, 2013
- Temporary off ramp opens at Deerfoot and Stoney Trails - May 8, 2013
- Syncrude access upgrades on Highway 63 - May 8, 2013
- Highway 63 maintenance north of Athabasca Bridge - May 8, 2013
- Upgrades on SW Anthony Henday Drive improve safety - May 7, 2013
- Wet weather delays some Peace Country roadside cleanup - May 3, 2013
- Highway 3 upgrades underway - April 30, 2013
- Repairs to Highway 893 bridge improve safety - April 30, 2013
- Repairs to Highway 21 overpass improve safety - April 26, 2013
- Bridges sprouting up along Stoney Trail this spring - April 25, 2013
- Daytime earth haul across Highway 22X - April 25, 2013
- Overnight clean sweep on Deerfoot Trail - April 23, 2013
- Highway 16 traffic will soon enjoy updated rest stop - April 22, 2013
- Unwrapping new Stoney Trail bridge - April 22, 2013
- Earth moves for Stoney Trail work - April 18, 2013
- Construction starts on $23-million interchange - April 18, 2013
- Stoney Trail work picks up as warmer weather arrives - April 18, 2013
- More new signs to be installed on Stoney Trail SE - April 17, 2013
- New Stoney Trail signs to pop up overnight - April 15, 2013
- Stoney Trail SE work picks up as warm weather approaches - April 12, 2013
- Steel bracket installation on Highway 22X bridge continues - March 28, 2013
- Nighttime work on the new Stoney Trail bridge continues - March 28, 2013
- Highway 22X bridge closer to completion with concrete pour - March 25, 2013
- Nighttime Stoney Trail bridge work scheduled - March 22, 2013
- Speed limit reduced on Highway 20 as Sylvan Lake grows - March 19, 2013
- UPDATE: Overnight bridge work affects traffic on Deerfoot Trail now on March 19 and March 20 - March 15, 2013
- Overnight bridge work affects traffic on Deerfoot Trail - March 13, 2013
- Overnight traffic delays on Highway 22X as new bridge takes shape - March 13, 2013
- New bridge construction leads to temporary traffic changes - March 8, 2013
- Highway 22X lane closures ensure safe bridge construction - Febryary 27, 2013
- REVISED: Plan ahead to avoid gigantic container going to Fort McMurray - February 21, 2013
- Additional steel girder delivery slows late night Deerfoot Trail SE traffic - February 20, 2013
- Massive steel girder delivery delays traffic on Highway 22X - February 15, 2013
- Travellers to Benefit from New Bridge Being Built on Hwy 672 - February 13, 2013
- Overhead transmission line installation on Deerfoot Trail at Highway 22X means off-peak traffic delays - February 7, 2013
- Temporary Night-time Traffic Changes for Sign Installations on Northbound Deerfoot Trail SE - February 5, 2013
- Loads restricted during Chestermere bridge maintenance - February 1, 2013
- Temporary daytime lane closure on Highway 22X supports worker safety - January 30, 2013
- Highway 63 remains closed to traffic to ensure traveller safety - January 18, 2013
- Girder painting preserves bridge infrastructure near Slave Lake - December 31, 2012
- Wider Highway 40 bridge over Athabasca River will improve safety and traffic flow - November 23, 2012
- Culvert replacements enhance roadway safety and environmental quality of Atim Creek - November 23, 2012
- New roundabout improves safety on Highway 55 near Cold Lake - November 20, 2012
- Shaftsbury Ferry on the Peace River closes for the season - November 9, 2012
- Province keeps moving on Parsons Creek interchange - November 9, 2012
- Confederation Way Interchange openings to traffic - November 6, 2012
- Newly-twinned Highway 63 section north of Wandering River opens today - November 5, 2012
- Additional work on Anthony Henday to increase safety - October 12, 2012
Information Bulletins
- Volunteers "spring clean" highways - April 26, 2013
- Fish tagging reels in valuable data - April 22, 2013
- Include 511 Alberta in your spring break travels - March 15, 2013
- Law enforcement officers crack down on unsafe behaviour over the September long weekend - September 5, 2012
- Law enforcement officers crack down on unsafe behaviour over the July long weekend - July 3, 2012
- Youth spruce up Alberta highways - June 1, 2012
- Law enforcement officers crack down on unsafe behaviour over the May long weekend - May 22, 2012
- Young Albertans spring clean highways on Saturday, May 5 - April 27, 2012
- Drivers with diabetes benefit from new medical reporting rules - January 13, 2012
- Albertans remember those killed in traffic collisions - November 23, 2011
