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From Foothills County seeks provincial funding for Highway 2 interchange near Calgary

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Minister Dreeshen commits to interchange and interim safety changes after local plea Following the plea from Foothills County officials, Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen confirmed that the province's safety priority would drive action. He announced that plans for a grade-separated interchange at Highway 2 and 338 Avenue will move forward, with construction potentially starting next year. Additionally, Dreeshen ordered additional interim safety changes, including the closure of median crossings at 306 Avenue, 338 Avenue, and 370 Avenue along Highway 2.

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  • The intersection at Highway 2 and 338 Avenue has seen 97 injury collisions and five fatalities in the last five years.calgaryherald.com
  • Okotoks Mayor Tanya Thorn noted that traffic through the 338 Ave intersection has increased by 20 per cent just in the last three years.calgaryherald.com
  • The province has completed a functional planning study confirming a grade-separated interchange as the preferred long-term solution.calgaryherald.com
  • Devin Dreeshen announced the closure of median crossings at 306 Avenue, 338 Avenue and 370 Avenue along Highway 2.calgaryherald.com

Why it matters

The intersection along Highway 2 south of Calgary is a documented 'death trap,' having seen 97 injury collisions and five fatalities in the last five years. The volume of traffic, which is estimated at approximately 27,000 vehicles daily, has increased by 20 per cent in the last three years, demonstrating the urgency of the permanent solution.

This issue is critical for local residents, farmers, and emergency responders, who are often first on the scene for the extensive accidents. The permanent grade-separated interchange would allow for the intersections at 306 Avenue and 370 Avenue to be permanently closed, putting an end to the dangerous stretch of provincial highway.

What we don't know yet

  • When exactly will construction of the grade-separated interchange begin?
  • What specific funding commitment is required from the province for the construction?

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The province commits the necessary construction funding immediatelyThe timeline for the permanent solution will accelerate, potentially reducing the risk of fatalities and injuries in the corridor.
The interim median crossing closures prove ineffective in reducing serious collisionsPressure on the Minister's office will increase, potentially forcing a faster decision on the full construction funding.

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