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a strong and reliable transportation network. improve travel times and increase safety. Our
The Government of Alberta remains focused government promised to build infrastructure

on upgrading and maintaining the existing projects that help grow Alberta’s economy and this

highway network, including planning, design and announcement demonstrates our commitment
construction of roads and bridges. The Highway 15 to creating jobs,” says Ric McIver, Transportation

project is part of that commitment.” Minister.

The twinning project and bridge expansion will
The twinning project will improve access for also alleviate congestion on the Highway 15 bridge

existing industries, agricultural producers and and reduce drive times for local commuters while

local businesses. This project supports 2 multi- supporting economic development by improving the
billion-dollar petrochemical facilities planned for connection between Fort Saskatchewan, Sturgeon

development in Sturgeon and Strathcona Counties. County and the Industrial Heartland.
“Our government is committed to delivering With construction within the City of Fort

infrastructure projects that support our economy Saskatchewan nearing completion, overall project

and get Albertans back to work. Highway 15 is a key progress will continue with an estimated completion
corridor for the residents and businesses of Fort in fall 2022.

Saskatchewan and throughout Alberta’s Industrial
Heartland, and twinning will reduce congestion, www.alberta.ca/highway-15-twinning-project.aspx

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