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Alberta’s government is engaging with Albertans on increasing speed limits on rural highways.

An online survey launched Friday will run until Dec. 12, allowing Albertans to share their views on modernizing speed limits on divided highways. The survey asks how Albertans view raising the speed limit by 10 kilometres per hour on various highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h.

“Alberta’s government is investigating how to safely increase speed limits on divided highways, and if Albertans support increasing speed limits. We are investing more than $1.5 billion this year alone to improve highway safety and upgrade infrastructure across the province. We want Albertans to be able to drive the speed limit that the highways are designed for. Modern vehicles combined with public awareness mean we can explore higher speed limits,” Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen said in a news release.

The government said the Divided Highway Speed-Limit Increase Survey, posted on Alberta.ca, invites drivers to provide input on which highways should be prioritized, their views on restricting commercial trucks from using the far-left lane on highways with three or more lanes, and other feedback to improve highway driving.

According to the province, Alberta’s provincial highway network includes more than 64,000 lane-kilometres of highways, about 11,700 lane-kilometres of which are divided. A divided highway “is where the travel directions are separated, usually by a grass median, and there are two or more travel lanes in each direction.”

The survey notes that the maximum posted speed limits on divided highways generally range from 100 to 110 km/h, but can be as low as 50 km/h through cities, towns and First Nation lands due to intersections, pedestrians and local access. It also states: “Since 2014, British Columbia’s Coquihalla Highway 5 between Kamloops and Hope has the highest speed limit in Canada at 120 km/h.”

Divided highways under consideration are limited to those under provincial jurisdiction. Low-speed segments through communities such as Edson, Nanton and Lethbridge are not being considered.

Routes listed on the survey map include:

• Highway 1 from Banff to the Saskatchewan border (about 400 kilometres)

• Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary and south (excluding Deerfoot Trail) (about 400 kilometres)

• Highway 3 (divided portions) (about 80 kilometres)

• Highway 4 from Lethbridge to the U.S. border (about 100 kilometres)

• Highway 16 from Hinton to Lloydminster (about 500 kilometres)

• Highway 63 from north of Highway 55 to Fort McMurray and beyond (about 270 kilometres)

• Highway 43 from west of Edmonton to Grande Prairie (about 400 kilometres)

The survey page also notes that Montana’s Interstate 15, which connects to Highway 4 at the U.S. border, has a posted speed limit of 80 miles per hour (about 130 kilometres per hour).

The purpose of the survey is “to seek your feedback on if you think the speed limit on divided highways should be increased, which highways you think should be the priority, and what concerns you might have.” The page states that “Alberta’s government is considering an increase to speed limits for select divided highways but decisions on this change have not yet been made.”

It also asks for opinions on “restricting commercial trucks from using the far-left lane on highways with three or more lanes in each direction,” and cites sections of Highway 2 between Calgary and Airdrie and between Edmonton and Leduc as examples.

Following a review of the survey results, the province plans to conduct a mini-trial of a 120 km/h speed limit to assess the impacts of higher limits on divided highways. The trial will include strong monitoring to assess driving behaviour.

The government reminded motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions, noting that posted limits apply to ideal conditions and that drivers should reduce speed on wet, icy or low-visibility roads.

Albertans can complete the survey on Alberta.ca until Dec. 12.

Calgary Police are reminding drivers to be patient and cautious as snow, fog and icy patches create slick conditions across Calgary and Airdrie Friday morning.

Officers are urging motorists to slow down, turn on headlights and leave extra space between vehicles, warning that braking distances may increase on wet and icy roads.

A fog advisory was in effect for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield, with near-zero visibility and a risk of freezing rai earlier today.

According to 511 Alberta, Highway 2 and Highway 2A are bare and wet in sections and partly snow-covered in others, with icy wheel paths, slush and limited visibility between Calgary and Bowden.

Environment Canada says fog patches will dissipate by late morning, with periods of snow ending near noon and a 40 per cent chance of flurries this afternoon. The temperature will reach zero, with a morning wind chill of –7.

Police say drivers should use extra caution at bridges and intersections, plan extra travel time and remove all distractions while on the road.

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A traffic incident that slowed eastbound Highway 567 near Main Street in Airdrie Friday morning has now cleared, according to 511 Alberta. Drivers are still advised to use caution as fog lingers in the area.

A fog advisory remains in effect for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield. Environment Canada says near-zero visibility and a risk of freezing rain made the morning commute hazardous.

Fog patches are expected to dissipate by late morning, with periods of snow ending near noon and a 40 per cent chance of flurries this afternoon. The temperature will reach zero with a morning wind chill of –7.

Tonight’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a low of –7, before clearing and warmer weekend conditions — mainly sunny Saturday with a high of 8 and up to 14 by Sunday.

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