Alaska Highway: Pink Mountain intersection improvements

Find out about the improvement project on the Alaska Highway near the Pink Mountain intersection from kilometre (km) 225 to 227.

Project overview

Project description

The entry points near the Pink Mountain intersection from km 225 to 227 on the Alaska Highway are in need of improvements. These entry points include:

• 1 four-way entry point
• 2 busy T-entry points

There are 6 access points, which link to:

• Buffalo Inn
• RaceTrac gas station and store
• 2 work camps
• a campground
• an oilfield and recreational access road (Cypress Creek Road)

The number of access points, along with their proximity, has resulted in operational issues and is a risk for collisions in the area.

The proposed improvements at the Pink Mountain intersection include:

• adding acceleration and deceleration lanes to access the highway and creating left-turn bays to reduce the risk of rear-end collisions
• closing secondary access points to the intersection to reduce blind spots and increase merging safety
• widening superelevation to reduce sliding hazards
• relocating signage and improving drainage

As part of this project, 12.5% of the construction contract value will be awarded to Indigenous suppliers, aligning with the mandatory requirements for federal departments and agencies.

Key milestones

• May 2023: design completed
• June 2023: tender posted
• October 2023: contract awarded
• May 2024 (TBC): construction begins
• September 2024 (TBC): construction complete

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Benefits to Canadians

There are many access roads intersecting the highway within a relatively short distance, resulting in risk for travellers. The proposed improvements will reduce the risk of collision and traffic delays at these entry and access points.

Information for motorists

The Alaska Highway will remain fully operational as the work at the project site is performed.

The average peak-hour volume varies throughout the day.

Morning peak hour

• 150 vehicles per hour northbound
• 50 vehicles per hour southbound

Afternoon peak hour

• 100 vehicles per hour northbound
• 200 vehicles per hour southbound

The volume can change at different times of the year. During construction season, there is a significant increase in traffic at these entry and access points.

We will notify the public in advance of any traffic delays or disruptions due to construction by issuing public notices. Information will also be shared through our social media channels and distributed to stakeholders for further broadcasting.

Related links

• Government of Canada announces contract to improve the Alaska Highway
• Contract award notice on the Pink Mountain intersection improvement project
• Alaska Highway
• Alaska Highway: Sikanni Chief River Bridge fire repairs

From: Public Services and Procurement Canada