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M.E. and YOU: Speed Limit Changes

Speed limits changed on May 16 in alignment with the City’s commitment to the Vision Zero traffic safety program and the safe system approach to traffic safety.Changes include:

• All unmarked residential roads will be 40 km/hr
• Certain collector roads (including Pineview Ring Road, Allard Way, and Greenfield Way) will decrease from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr
• Some roads will increase to 60 km/hr
• Highway 15 east of 119 Street to city limit will increase to 80 km/hr

Learn more about the upcoming changes at

Construction Updates – May 11, 2022

94 Street Road Widening

• 94 Street from Southfort Drive to approximately 300m south of the Hospital is being widened from 2 lanes to 4 lanes
• The tender closed and a contractor has been selected
• Work is scheduled to start in June

Highway 15 Bridge Twinning

• Alberta Transportation is leading this project
• Work continues on the west side of the North Saskatchewan River
• Work is underway on the portion of Hwy 15 within the City of Fort Saskatchewan limits. Fort Centre Park Trail Closures in effect August 26,...

M.E. and YOU: Motorcycle Safety

Watch out! Tips for better riding and driving

Motorists are reminded to Watch Out for motorcycles on the road. May is the start of peak riding season and there are more motorcycles on our city streets, country roads, and highways.

• Take that second look to better judge the speed and distance of a motorcyclist in your vicinity
• Always check your mirrors and blind spots, especially before turning or changing lanes
• Allow extra room to avoid cutting off a motorcyclist and allow extra space when driving...

Construction Updates – April 20, 2022

94 Street Road Widening

• 94 Street from Southfort Drive to approximately 300m south of the Hospital is being widened from 2 lanes to 4 lanes
• The tender closed and a contractor has been selected
• Work is expected to start in June

Highway 15 Bridge Twinning

• Alberta Transportation is leading this project
• Work continues on the west side of the North Saskatchewan River
• Work is underway on the portion of Hwy 15 within the City of Fort Saskatchewan limits. Fort Centre Park Trail Closures in effect August 26,...

M.E. and YOU: Intersection Safety

#DYK: Most serious collisions occur at intersections

Here are some tips to help you drive safely in and near intersections:

• Drive defensively - Even when you have the right of way, it may not be safe to proceed through the intersection. Look both ways before entering an intersection.
• Pay close attention to other vehicles you can avoid “rear-ending” the vehicle in front of you. Never speed up to drive through an intersection, it increases the likelihood and severity of a collision.
• Use caution and...