Alberta Premier Jason Kenney during Thursday morning's announcement in Taber (Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

Crowsnest Highway Twinning

Province announces Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett

Jul 2, 2020 | 12:51 PM

TABER, AB – The provincial government made a significant announcement in Taber Thursday morning.

A 46-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 will be twinned between Taber and Burdett.

Construction is slated to begin in 2021 and the Government of Alberta says it will support about 755 jobs. Twinning Highway 3 will also improve safety along the busy portion of roadway.

“This project is part of our government’s $10-billion economic recovery program. We need to build, diversify and create jobs following the largest financial hit in Alberta’s history,” said Premier Jason Kenney.

“These projects lay the foundation for the private sector to create thousands of well-paying jobs for workers while creating many spinoff benefits for Alberta — including making communities more attractive to businesses looking to relocate. A strong highway network is vital to create jobs, spur economic growth and get Alberta back on track to economic recovery and growth.”

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Highway 3 serves as the major connector between Saskatchewan and British Columbia, south of the Trans-Canada Highway.

“The agri-business sector is a key part of Alberta’s economic recovery. That’s why we are investing in critical infrastructure that creates jobs now and ensures that we can support the growth of this important sector. Twinning Highway 3 makes the roads safer, more efficient, and gets Albertans working when jobs are needed most,” said Minister of Transportation Ric McIver.

The entire project is estimated to take about three years. Along with twinning, there will be key intersection improvements, notably at Highway 877 at Grassy Lake.

“The twinning of Highway 3, between Taber and Burdett, will not only increase safety in the movement of goods, services and people but it will also be a major infrastructure tool in helping establish this busy corridor as the agri-food hub of Canada,” stated Grant Hunter, MLA for Taber-Warner.

The stretch of highway between Taber and Burdett sees about 3,900 vehicles per day.