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The QEII and 65th Avenue Interchange project is a joint effort between the City of Leduc, Alberta Transportation, and the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority. It will support tremendous growth and development in the City of Leduc, Edmonton Metro Region, as well as provincially and nationally.

Construction is expected to take approximately 2-3 years, open in 2025. The work is anticipated to include some temporary closures of the existing flyover, but all efforts will be made to mitigate traffic impacts to the QEII. Apr. 1, 2024: 50 Street QEII off-ramp to close until 2025 when the 65 Ave and QEII Interchange project is anticipated to be complete.

The project is estimated to cost $112 million and is being funded through a cost-shared agreement between the Government of Alberta ($96.4 million) and City of Leduc ($15.7 million).

This critical infrastructure will support safety and ease of movement of people and goods. It will stimulate Alberta’s continued economic development through investment growth, job creation, and diversification. It will foster increased trade and improve transportation logistics in support of access to and from the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and investment on airport lands and throughout the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

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65 Avenue - Planning and Design

In 2016, the City of Leduc, EIA, and Alberta Transportation completed a cost-shared functional planning study to identify the requirements for the interchange. The study reviewed existing traffic conditions, traffic operations and previous studies, and short and long-term strategies to satisfy various requirements.

In 2017, Alberta Transportation announced joint funding with the City of Leduc and EIA for the detailed design work of the project. This included construction specifics such as infrastructure placement, scoping of land acquisitions, pre-tender estimating, and design of bridge structure, abutments, on and off ramps and connector roadway linkages. A PDF of the design is available.

The project is subject to different regulations with oversight and approvals provided by:

The project area is surrounded by previously disturbed lands including the EIA, the QEII and secondary roads, agriculture, and commercial uses.

Environmental studies were conducted to confirm the Valued Ecosystem Components in the project area. Rare plants, vegetation, soils, surface water (creeks, wetlands), wildlife habitat and the potential for contamination were studied and reported to:

  • identify environmental sensitivities
  • identify potential impacts
  • assess biophysical impacts
  • identify areas of potential environmental concern and associated contaminants of concern
  • assess potential soil contamination

The information was incorporated into the project planning and design to minimize impacts on the environment through avoidance, mitigation measures, and the implementation of best management practices during construction.

Visit the interactive website to see how the 65 Avenue and QEII Interchange project is going to change the city.

Preview Project
Aerial view of a sports complex with baseball fields, near a river, surrounded by residential areas and open fields.
Map showing the 50 Street Off-Ramp closed in Leduc, with alternate routes via Airport Road and 50 Avenue indicated.

Detour & Closures

Apr. 2024: 50 Street QEII off-ramp to close until 2025 when the 65 Ave and QEII Interchange project is anticipated to be complete.

Construction Updates

Construction Project - 65 Ave

Date Status
Apr. 1, 2024 50 St. off-ramp from the QEII highway will close on the evening of Apr. 6 until construction is complete for the 65 Ave. and QEII Interchange project in 2025. Work begins to reconfigure the bridge with the cutting of asphalt, removal of guardrails, and shutting off the lights over the bridge. Motorists will be able to enter the City of Leduc via Airport Road and 50 Ave. off-ramp.

Project Status

  • Final roadwork and light installation on Perimeter Road
  • Construction of the 65 Avenue on and off ramps west of the highway
  • Completion of 65 Avenue and Grant MacEwan Blvd west of the QEII
  • Final works for the bridge and related tie-in work
  • A new overpass over the QEII
  • New on and off-ramps on the west side of Leduc connection 65 Ave. to the QEII
  • Improvements to the 64 Ave. off-ramp
  • Intersection improvements at 65 Avenue and 50 Street in Leduc
  • Completion of Perimeter Road and 65 Avenue, west of the QEII
  • Improvements to Grant MacEwan Boulevard
  • A pedestrian crossing over the QEII that links to new paths between Leduc and airport land
  • A sound barrier wall to reduce noise in Willow Park along the QEII

Roundabouts are designed to reduce traffic congestion and maximize safety for  drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The east teardrop roundabout will help manage traffic flow from the new and existing overpass and control congestion in the area.

The west roundabout will connect drivers to the Airport Perimeter Road, 50 Street, and 35 Avenue. Vehicles in the roundabout have the option to head towards the airport, back onto the QEII from 65 Ave, or to west neighbourhoods of the city. See how you can you use the future roundabouts to get to your destination.

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Questions

Contact us at (780)-980-7107 or [email protected]