Highway 3 twinning project progress update

Posted on December 11, 2025 by admin

MD of Taber

The Highway 3 Twinning Project continues to move forward, expanding capacity, improving safety, and supporting long-term economic growth across Southern Alberta.

This phase includes twinning 54 kilometres of highway between Taber and Burdett, as well as constructing an eight kilometre four-lane bypass around Grassy Lake, along with:

• 11 bridge-sized structures

• Intersection improvements & widening

• Acceleration/deceleration lanes

• 10 service roads

• two rest area pullouts

• Bulk water fill station relocation

The project is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

Traffic Impacts

Curve Realignment Detour:

• Opened September 10, 2025

• In place until May 2026

• Traffic detoured onto the new alignment between RR 144 and RR 142

Speed Reductions & Closures:

• HWY 877 speed reduction remains in effect

• RR 132 (between HWY 3 & TWP 102) closed until Summer 2026

Progress to Date

Grading – 77 per cent complete

• Topsoil placement and seeding completed in multiple areas

• Final subgrade complete from RR 163 to RR 132

• Rough grading complete from RR 132 to RR 121

Gravel – 70 per cent complete

• Mainline base course complete from RR 163 to RR 132

Paving – 46 per cent complete

• First and second lifts complete from RR 163 to RR 132

Utilities – 95 per cent complete

• Major relocations completed for ATCO, Fortis, TELUS, AltaLink, Zayo, SMRID, and others

• SMRID bridges, pipelines, and laterals—100 per cent complete

Other Work Completed:

• Two detours

• Culvert bores

• Highway 3 Twinning webpage launched

Winter 2025 Work Ahead

• Detour maintenance (RR 144–RR 142)

• Misc. topsoil placement

• Site cleanup

• Burdett storm pond work

• Electrical and lighting installation

2026 Final Construction Season

Key Work Planned Includes:

• Final grading, subgrade tie-ins, and seeding

• Gravel base course placement

• Paving, including the final lift

• Lighting and electrical at 14 locations

• Sign installations, line painting, and rumble strips

• Burdett Bulk Water Fill Station relocation

Traffic Availability:

The new eastbound lanes and Grassy Lake bypass are scheduled to open October 1, 2026. Remaining site work will continue with minimal impact.

For more information contact Ledcor at hwy3twinning@ledcor.com.