Leduc interchange design jointly funded

Edmonton International Airport (EIA), the City of Leduc and the Government of Alberta are partnering to fund design work for a new Leduc interchange.

The interchange, at 65 Avenue and the QEII highway, is the next step in connecting industrial development south of Leduc’s 65 Avenue with the EIA’s Perimeter Road.

“The airport and the region are major drivers of economic activity, diversity and job-creation for all of northern Alberta and this infrastructure project can build on that momentum,” said Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation.

The province, the City of Leduc and the EIA are each contributing $1.2 million for the detailed design work. The interchange would help reduce congestion on this busy part of the QEII, while providing a major new connection to developments in Leduc and at the EIA.

“We are very grateful to partner with the Government of Alberta and the City of Leduc on this project,” said Tom Ruth, president and CEO, EIA. This will help move forward the regional aerotropolis program where EIA integrates with the communities we serve so we can grow our regional economy.”

Leduc is part of one of the fastest growing regions in Alberta and attracts business and investment from around the world. The proposed interchange would support this growth by helping reduce traffic entering the QEII at both Highway 39 and Airport Road by providing an alternate route to the west end of Leduc.