Province announces several southern Alberta highway projects

The province says it’s creating 600 jobs across southern Alberta by investing in a number of shovel-ready highway projects.

These projects are part of a $2-billion announcement made in early April, aimed at getting Albertans back to work as quickly as possible during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The list includes repaving some sections of Highway 1 near Brooks and Gleichen, repaving part of Highway 22 south of Black Diamond, rehabilitation to the bridge over the South Saskatchewan River on eastbound Highway 1, just outside of Medicine Hat, and LED light retrofitting in Medicine Hat, as well.

Another $60-million is also being offered province-wide to repair potholes and complete any other critical safety measures.

The government says further roadwork projects are expected to be announced in the months ahead.

Sam Borsato
Sam Borsato
I started my radio career in 2015, shortly after graduating from Lethbridge College. I have a very strong passion for local news. Proudly born in 1994, I grew up most of my life in Sylvan Lake, AB and I've lived in the Lethbridge since 2012. I'm a below average golfer on a good day, I take as many hiking trips to Waterton as possible in the summer and I love my two cats, Outlaw and Jynx, and my dog, Maverick, more than most people I know. I look forward to providing accurate, timely news coverage in southern Alberta for plenty of years to come!
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