Justice Minister Kaycee Madu says his constituents and Edmontonians will see $154 million from Budget 2021 allocated to long-awaited capital projects including the long-awaited Terwillegar Drive expansion..Madu said the expansion is critical to alleviating traffic congestion and reducing commute times for the people of Edmonton South-West. .“The $120-million project is long-awaited and will create 90 good-paying, shovel-ready jobs. Construction will commence in 2021, with completion expected for 2026,” he told the Western Standard..Terwillegar Drive is a critical north-south route connecting Edmontonians across the city. The road has exceeded its transportation capacity and requires to accommodate for the area growth..The major roadway in Madu’s electoral district has needed upgrades for years. He called it deserving of the Alberta government’s attention following 30 years of discussions..Prefaced on a three-stage plan, Stage One will commence Spring 2021, connecting Anthony Henday Drive to Whitemud Drive..Terwillegar’s first phase of work is being funded by $102 million from the City of Edmonton. .The City of Edmonton funds Stage One through the 2019-2022 Capital Budget in partnership with the province. .The north portion, Rabbit Hill Road to Whitemud Drive, is the purview of the City of Edmonton, with the south portion, including Anthony Henday Drive to Rabbit Hill Road, shared-use path, and transit priority measures the province’s responsibility..Stage One upgrades Terwillegar Drive to an expressway with four lanes in each direction. Three lanes are for motor vehicles, and the other is dedicated solely to transit. There will also be several intersection upgrades..Preserving the natural area along Terwillegar Drive is a crucial component of this project. New trees will be planted where possible once construction is complete..Preliminary design for Stage Two and planning for Stage Three will start winter 2021..Alberta’s 2021 Capital Plan spends $20.7 billion over three years to create 90,000 jobs and “protect livelihoods” as part of its economic recovery plan..In addition to continued funding for projects already underway, the 2021 Capital Plan provides $825.8 million for new projects over the next three years, including critical health-care infrastructure, totalling $143 million, and 14 school projects around the province totalling $268 million..“These record investments are a key part of the Alberta Recovery Plan to build, diversify, and create new jobs,” said Premier Jason Kenney. .Dhaliwal is the Western Standard’s Edmonton reporter.
Justice Minister Kaycee Madu says his constituents and Edmontonians will see $154 million from Budget 2021 allocated to long-awaited capital projects including the long-awaited Terwillegar Drive expansion..Madu said the expansion is critical to alleviating traffic congestion and reducing commute times for the people of Edmonton South-West. .“The $120-million project is long-awaited and will create 90 good-paying, shovel-ready jobs. Construction will commence in 2021, with completion expected for 2026,” he told the Western Standard..Terwillegar Drive is a critical north-south route connecting Edmontonians across the city. The road has exceeded its transportation capacity and requires to accommodate for the area growth..The major roadway in Madu’s electoral district has needed upgrades for years. He called it deserving of the Alberta government’s attention following 30 years of discussions..Prefaced on a three-stage plan, Stage One will commence Spring 2021, connecting Anthony Henday Drive to Whitemud Drive..Terwillegar’s first phase of work is being funded by $102 million from the City of Edmonton. .The City of Edmonton funds Stage One through the 2019-2022 Capital Budget in partnership with the province. .The north portion, Rabbit Hill Road to Whitemud Drive, is the purview of the City of Edmonton, with the south portion, including Anthony Henday Drive to Rabbit Hill Road, shared-use path, and transit priority measures the province’s responsibility..Stage One upgrades Terwillegar Drive to an expressway with four lanes in each direction. Three lanes are for motor vehicles, and the other is dedicated solely to transit. There will also be several intersection upgrades..Preserving the natural area along Terwillegar Drive is a crucial component of this project. New trees will be planted where possible once construction is complete..Preliminary design for Stage Two and planning for Stage Three will start winter 2021..Alberta’s 2021 Capital Plan spends $20.7 billion over three years to create 90,000 jobs and “protect livelihoods” as part of its economic recovery plan..In addition to continued funding for projects already underway, the 2021 Capital Plan provides $825.8 million for new projects over the next three years, including critical health-care infrastructure, totalling $143 million, and 14 school projects around the province totalling $268 million..“These record investments are a key part of the Alberta Recovery Plan to build, diversify, and create new jobs,” said Premier Jason Kenney. .Dhaliwal is the Western Standard’s Edmonton reporter.
