Transportation projects support over 7,500 jobs

The Alberta Government says nearly 350 projects across the province will relieve congestion of Alberta’s highways, connect communities, enhance major trade corridors, provide clean water to communities and support flood prevention.

“Our government is investing key infrastructure to help strengthen the economy, support job-creation and improve the services Alberta families count on,” said Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation. “Our plan is working – our $1.4-billion investment in critical road, bridge and water infrastructure projects this year will support an estimated 4,400 good-paying construction jobs and 3,100 indirect jobs.”

Transportation highlights of the 2017 construction season include a fourth southbound lane on the QEII from 41 Avenue SW in Edmonton; the Highway 2/Gaetz Avenue interchange in Red Deer; the Highway 43X bypass in Grande Prairie; the new Peace River Bridge and the Southwest Calgary Ring Road.

“The Government of Alberta’s major investment in road projects kept a lot of crews working across the province this construction season,” said Ron Glen, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association.