By The Canadian Press

Notley promises $1.4B to expand network of roads for heavy loads

Mar 27, 2019 | 12:40 PM

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – NDP Leader Rachel Notley is promising to spend $1.4 billion to expand Alberta’s network of roads that handle large and oversized loads.

Notley says the current 6,500-kilometre network is recognized as one of the best in North America, but more needs to be done.

She says a re-elected NDP government would work to increase the network to cover 10,000 kilometres over the next six years.

Notley says loads such as oil and gas equipment and prefabricated houses would move much faster, saving time and money.

“A stronger, more diversified energy economy needs modern highways that keep Alberta moving,” said Notley. “As we start to upgrade and manufacture more of the products the world needs here at home, we will expand our heavy-load highways, boost northern development, increase industrial completeness, and create good jobs.”

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It was one of two new NDP platform announcements in Fort McMurray today ahead of the April 16 election.

Notley is also committing to build a secondary highway out of the oilsands city to ease congestion and to give residents an alternative escape route in an emergency.

“We will never forget the sight of families fleeing out of the city on Highway 63 while flames licked at the trucks and cars. It was one of the scariest moments of people’s lives,” said Notley of the devastating wildfire of 2016. “Fort McMurray needs a second route out and we will get it done. We will keep families safe and help people sleep a little easier a night.”

by The Canadian Press

Notley promises $1.4B to expand network of roads for heavy loads

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