The Government of Alberta is widening a 36-kilometre stretch of Highway 40 between Wildhay River and Pinto Creek, and north and south of the Berland River. 

The $50-million project will support about 256 jobs and address traffic safety issues associated with narrow segments along this busy corridor by increasing lane and shoulder widths. 

Martin Long, MLA for West Yellowhead, says, “In West Yellowhead, we love the Rockies and want people to be able to live here safely, as well as work and visit. These needed infrastructure improvements south of Grande Cache will help give industry, residents and visitors peace of mind while exploring one of the most scenic places in our great province." 

Highway 40 is an important corridor for accessing tourism and recreation opportunities, transporting services to communities north of the Yellowhead Highway, and supporting the growing natural gas and forestry industries in the area. 

The 36-kilometre section of Highway 40 will be expanded from a width of eight metres to 12 metres, and will include culvert extensions. 

Construction could begin in 2021 and will take about two years to complete.