The twinning project for Highway 3 between Taber, Alta., and Burdett has officially started, although it is running behind schedule and has faced some initial challenges. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen expressed confidence in the construction crews handling the project, despite the delays. The construction crews are working to ensure that the project will be completed on time, despite the setbacks that have been encountered so far. Highway 3 has a history of being dangerous, with multiple head-on collisions occurring in recent years, prompting the need for twinning the highway.
Bill Chapman, an executive on the Highway Three Twinning Association, has been advocating for the twinning project for some time. He emphasized the economic impact of a twinned highway, stating that for every dollar invested in the twinning of Highway 3, three dollars will be returned in economic activity. Chapman sees the twinning of Highway 3 as a crucial step towards increasing economic development in Southern Alberta, fulfilling the dreams of many in the region. The Taber to Burdett section is just the first phase of the overall project, with Minister Dreeshen acknowledging that there is still a long way to go before the entire highway is twinned.
The construction of the twinned Highway 3 is seen as essential in promoting economic growth and development in the region, with hopes that it will attract more businesses and improve infrastructure in the area. Minister Dreeshen remains optimistic about the long-term benefits of the project, emphasizing the importance of completing the twinning to support economic activity in the province. The twinning project involves significant investment from the province, but it is expected to pay off in the form of increased economic opportunities and safer travel conditions along Highway 3.
Despite the challenges and delays faced by the twinning project, the construction crews are working diligently to ensure that the project stays on track and is completed by the projected deadline. The first phase of twinning from Taber to Burdett marks the beginning of a larger initiative to improve safety and efficiency along Highway 3. The completion of the twinning project is anticipated to have a positive impact on the local economy, with increased economic activity and improved transportation infrastructure benefiting the region as a whole. The twinning of Highway 3 is seen as a significant step towards realizing the economic potential of Southern Alberta and creating a safer environment for travelers.
