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[andrepoiy]

I think it's funny that Alberta still has yet to make Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton fully controlled-access, despite being the richest province, while New Brunswick has now an absurdly large controlled-access freeway-to-population ratio despite being one of the poorer provinces.

Does Alberta intend to upgrade Hwy 2 from Calgary to Edmonton to freeway standards at all?

[dmuzika]

I think it's funny that Alberta still has yet to make Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton fully controlled-access, despite being the richest province, while New Brunswick has now an absurdly large controlled-access freeway-to-population ratio despite being one of the poorer provinces.

Does Alberta intend to upgrade Hwy 2 from Calgary to Edmonton to freeway standards at all?

Maybe Alberta indirectly paid for New Brunswick's freeway through transfer payments?? 

There's been enough studies on the QE2 over the years that one would think it's a long-term plan. There are 5 uncontrolled intersections between Calgary and Edmonton, all minor rural roads. An easy win is closing all the intersections, but you might need 1 or 2 interchanges to finish the job.

[dmuzika]

I think it's funny that Alberta still has yet to make Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton fully controlled-access, despite being the richest province, while New Brunswick has now an absurdly large controlled-access freeway-to-population ratio despite being one of the poorer provinces.

Does Alberta intend to upgrade Hwy 2 from Calgary to Edmonton to freeway standards at all?

Maybe Alberta indirectly paid for New Brunswick's freeway through transfer payments?? 

There's been enough studies on the QE2 over the years that one would think it's a long-term plan. There are 5 uncontrolled intersections between Calgary and Edmonton, all minor rural roads. An easy win is closing all the intersections, but you might need 1 or 2 interchanges to finish the job.

As an update, Alberta Transportation is looking to convert 3 at-grade intersections along Highway 2 in Foothills County (south of Calgary) to right-in/right-out in 2023 (https://www.alberta.ca/highway-2-median-removals-foothills-county.aspx), while also planning for an interchange at 338 Avenue (https://www.alberta.ca/highway-2-to-338-avenue-interchange.aspx) located midway between the Highway 7/547 and Highway 2A/543 interchanges. Personally I've felt more uneasy travelling Hwy 2 in this section than Mountain View County (between Calgary & Red Deer) as there are more acreages in the area resulting in more traffic turning left or trying to cross. It also shows neglect for those Mountain View County intersections but I'm guessing it all comes down to a lower collision count. 

[Bruce]

I will be in Calgary and Banff over the weekend. Hoping for some last-minute suggestions on anything roadgeek-specific to see.

[cbeach40]

I will be in Calgary and Banff over the weekend. Hoping for some last-minute suggestions on anything roadgeek-specific to see.

I was there last in March, construction and staging for the ring road extension was interesting then at least.
https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.0865706,-114.2293748,2453m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en&entry=ttu

[splashflash]

Canada's first DDI. Saving lives in Calgary.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9769166/calgary-diverging-diamond-interchange-serious-crash-decline/

[dvferyance]

I think it's funny that Alberta still has yet to make Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton fully controlled-access, despite being the richest province, while New Brunswick has now an absurdly large controlled-access freeway-to-population ratio despite being one of the poorer provinces.

Does Alberta intend to upgrade Hwy 2 from Calgary to Edmonton to freeway standards at all?

It isn't? Maps show it is so I thought it already was.

[dmuzika]

I think it's funny that Alberta still has yet to make Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton fully controlled-access, despite being the richest province, while New Brunswick has now an absurdly large controlled-access freeway-to-population ratio despite being one of the poorer provinces.

Does Alberta intend to upgrade Hwy 2 from Calgary to Edmonton to freeway standards at all?

It isn't? Maps show it is so I thought it already was.

There's a handful of remaining at-grade, country roads remaining on Highway 2 that are mostly in Mountain View County (between Bowden and Carstairs), as well as one between Innisfail and Red Deer.

[dmuzika]

The West Ring Road section of Stoney Trail (AB-201) opened today between TC-1 (west) an Bow Trail; https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/section-of-west-stoney-trail-ring-road-opens-to-traffic-1.6585771. The remaining section between Bow Trail and AB-8 is scheduled to open in 2024, completing the 100-km freeway ring road around Calgary.

[yakra]

And in 8 hours:

We're thrilled to announce that the 40th Avenue Interchange to QEII will open on Oct. 13 at 7 a.m.

We are excited to celebrate a major milestone in Airdrie's growth and progress. This $65 million project will connect communities, enhance safety and boost economic development. In collaboration with EllisDon and Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, we are proud to deliver this project on time and on budget.

A big THANK YOU to Airdrie residents, developers, community groups and businesses. You've been instrumental in making this happen!

I estimate it may be Exit 280, but does anyone know for sure?

[AsphaltPlanet]

Are there any good road photographers from Alberta?  I search on the goog every now and then, but it doesn't seem like good photos of Alberta's roads are all that common on the interwebs.

[Great Lakes Roads]

The southwest segment of AB-216 (Anthony Henday Drive) has been widened to three lanes each way, and it's expected to carry up to 120k vehicles a day (currently, it's at around 80k vehicles a day).

[Great Lakes Roads]

https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=89340E8C557F2-B03F-B0EF-2465154D14F17824

"After receiving data from across the province, Alberta’s government is taking the first step of banning photo radar on ring roads in Calgary and Edmonton starting Dec. 1."

These sites were used for revenue generating, NOT for traffic safety!

[dmuzika]

And in 8 hours:

We're thrilled to announce that the 40th Avenue Interchange to QEII will open on Oct. 13 at 7 a.m.

We are excited to celebrate a major milestone in Airdrie's growth and progress. This $65 million project will connect communities, enhance safety and boost economic development. In collaboration with EllisDon and Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, we are proud to deliver this project on time and on budget.

A big THANK YOU to Airdrie residents, developers, community groups and businesses. You've been instrumental in making this happen!

I estimate it may be Exit 280, but does anyone know for sure?

Confirmed, it's 280.