Bridge Construction in Progress in County of Two Hills

Bridge Construction in Progress in County of Two Hills

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

On April 13, crews from Prairie Erectors International Inc. began work on a new bridge on Highway 29 southwest of the intersection with Highway 45 to replace the existing bridge.

According to McKenzie Kibler, Press Secretary for the Minster of Alberta Transportation and Municipal Affairs, “The new bridge will consist of two culverts measuring 37 metres long and 2.7 metres in diameter. This project will improve safety and create jobs as a part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan.

The 2021-24 Capital Plan will fund nearly $21 billion of infrastructure and support 90,000 jobs across Alberta. The Highway 29 bridge replacement is expected to cost $405,000 and be complete by May 31, depending on weather.

As Highway 29 is temporarily closed to all traffic, smaller vehicles have been directed to use the signed detours on Highways 45 and 857. Trucks exceeding road ban weights should use Highway 855 as an alternative route.”