Increased funding for Highway 63

The article reports that the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced a $10 million road paving program to address worn-out roadways, funded in response to extreme weather conditions and wear. It notes this comes after an additional $15 million in funding for Highway 63 road repairs announced by the Alberta government, and that details and notices…

The Alberta government announced a $15 million commitment to repair Highway 63, including the section through Fort McMurray. The funding follows a pothole protest by residents who helped patch potholes on the highway.

The Alberta government announced $22.4 million in additional funding for provincial highway maintenance, with $15 million specifically directed to Highway 63. The funding aims to accelerate pothole repairs, expedite paving contracts (including 48 km toward Wandering River and 30 km on highways 63 and 881), and improve maintenance schedules on Highway 63…