Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement on public support for raising speed limits on divided highways:

“Alberta’s government conducted an online public engagement survey from Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, which received a total of 59,400 responses. The survey gave Albertans the opportunity to share their views on modernizing speed limits on rural divided highways.

“Preliminary results show that 68 per cent of respondents who shared thoughts on the matter support increasing speed limits on these highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h. It’s clear that Albertans are ready for modern, common-sense rules that better reflect how our roads are built and how people actually drive.

“Alberta’s divided highways were engineered to safely handle 120 kilometres per hour, and advances in vehicle safety and road design make that even more practical today.

“We are also encouraged to see that more than 90 per cent of survey respondents who shared thoughts on the matter support restricting commercial trucks from certain lanes on major highways. This feedback aligns with what we’ve heard from industry, municipal leaders and everyday drivers who want safer, smoother and more predictable traffic flow.

“Our next step is to take this feedback and test it responsibly. Next year, Alberta’s government will launch a controlled 120 km/h mini-trial on select rural divided highways, paired with strong monitoring and safety evaluation. This approach ensures that any future decisions are based on real-world data, local feedback and a clear commitment to keeping our roads safe.

“Albertans have spoken loud and clear. We’re taking that direction seriously, and we will continue to make improvements that support safety, mobility, and economic growth across the province.”