The Government of Alberta will be investing in infrastructure to support the growing population of the province.
With the population growing the need for safe, reliable, and effective infrastructure to support communities throughout the province, attract investment, and boost economic development grows with it.
Expanding the provincial road and bridge network as well as maintaining existing roads and bridges is vital.
With Budget 2025 $8.5 billion would be invested for the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors' three-year Capital Plan, a $333.7 million increase compared to Budget 2024.
More than $4 billion of the total amount over the three years for transportation infrastructure projects will benefit rural communities across the province, with $2.1 billion over the three years for projects in the Calgary region, and $2 billion for projects in the Edmonton region.
These investments help to ensure Alberta remains the best place in Canada to live, work, and raise a family, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said.
"We are investing in the transportation and water infrastructure our communities need to address rapid growth, promote economic development, and support a high quality of life."
Budget 2025 if passed, would also include a $1.7 billion investment over three years for capital maintenance and renewal. This helps extend the life of the existing road and bridge network within the province.
"Building and fixing roads and bridges improves the productivity of Alberta's economy," said Ron Glen, CEO of Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association Ron Glen.
"Budget 2025 continues investing in critical infrastructure using local materials and labour. The ARHCA applauds Alberta’s leadership and commitment to all modes of trade-enabling transportation.”
This year's budget includes $2.6 billion for planning, design, and construction of major highway and bridge projects.
Through doing this work thousands of jobs across Alberta will be created, traffic flow will be improved, and it will also help to support the development of major trade corridors through projects including the twinning of Highway 3 and Highway 11, and major improvements to the Deerfoot Trail and Highway 881.
The capital investment funding also includes more than $186 million over three years for more than 50 engineering projects to address future infrastructure needs as the province grows.
"These investments in Calgary's roads and bridges are critical to supporting our growing city. Improved infrastructure means safer commutes, better connections for businesses and a stronger foundation for future growth," MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek Myles McDougall said.
In addition to the maintenance and improvements for the provincial highway network, the Government of Alberta has also allocated $3.9 billion for capital grants to municipalities over the next three years.
The $3.9 billion includes funding for LRT projects in Edmonton and Calgary, as well as $5 million in funding to support planning work for a new transit solution connecting the Calgary airport terminal with the future Blue Line LRT extension station.
"Investing in infrastructure is critical to establishing a solid foundation for economic growth, sustainability and thriving communities," president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Deborah Yedlin said.
"As our population continues to grow, we must make smart investments in roads, bridges, water, and transportation infrastructure to ensure our communities and businesses remain vibrant, connected, and ready for the future."
Budget 2025, if passed, would also provide $126.8 million to go towards the growth and prosperity of rural communities through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program.
Through the program, smaller municipalities can improve critical local transportation infrastructure.
As well, ongoing capital grants totaling $519.7 million over three years in water and wastewater infrastructure will help to ensure Albertans in every community have reliable access to clean drinking water and wastewater services that work.
Lastly, Budget 2025 would provide $240.1 million to build and repair water management infrastructure including dams, spillways, canals, and control structures.
Local projects being worked on include:
- The Highway 2 project, six-laning at Red Deer (32nd Street) and Highway 11A and eight-laning between 32nd Street and Highway 11
- Highway 2 safety improvements from Red Deer to Leduc
- Reconstruction between the CNR overpass on Highway 2
- Repaving between Highway 11A to Highway 53 in Lacombe
- Replacing the CNR overpass on Highway 2
- Intersection improvement to Gasoline Alley, north roundabout
- Highway 2 project, six-laning between Highway 590 and McKenzie Road
- Repaving between Highway 592 and one kilometre south of Red Deer
- Rehabilitation for Waskasoo Creek Bridge on Highway 2A, seven kilometres north of Penhold
- The Highway 11 twinning project from Red Deer to Rocky Mountain House
- Repaving between two kilometres west of Highway 2 and east of Highway 2
- Repaving between the Town of Sylvan Lake and two kilometres north of Park 124
- Intersection improvement to a two-lane traffic circle outside Junction 42
- Repaving between one kilometre east of the Town of Penhold and one kilometre west of Highway 791
- Miscellaneous road work to the truck parking area on Junction 42
- Replacing the Olds Creek Bridge on Highway 587, 14 kilometres west of Bowden
- Highway 590, Mackenzie Crossing Bridge project, bridge and road work by Perbeck
- Intersection improvement to Highway 595 and Range Roade 262 east of Red Deer
- Intersection improvement and bridge work on Highway 791 north from Highway 590 and Highway 42
- Dickson Dam capacity enhancement projects - phase three - emergency spillway upgrades
- Buffalo Lake- Rochon sands flood protection berm
