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52km of twinned Highway 63 open today

A stretch of 52 km of twinned highway opens on Highway 63 this morning between kilometre markers 11 and 63, according to Alberta Transportation.

With the opening will come delays, however, particularly at 11 a.m., the time of opening, which will require a half-hour complete closure of the highway in both directions.

Authorities said traffic will be stopped at all intersection locations within the project, including in the Hamlet of Wandering River, and at the north and south transitions locations at kilometer 11 and kilometer 63.

You will see the speed limit will increase from 100 km/h to 110 km/h for the whole section of highway in both directions except through the Hamlet of Wandering River.

Trasnportation Alberta said in a release that there will be some temporary lane closures for southbound traffic with speed reductions to 80km/hr for the two weeks following the opening.

Drivers are reminded to obey all flag persons, signs and signals. Fines for speeding are doubled in construction zones.

For up-to-date road information and traffic delays you can call 511 toll-free, visit 511.alberta.ca, or follow @511Alberta on Twitter.