Alberta Raises Speed Limit to 120 km/h

0:00Alberta's Transportation Minister, Devin Dreesian, just kicked off a pilot project, bumping the speed limit to 120 km per hour on, a 22 km stretch of the Queen Elizabeth II highway south of Edmonton. This section near the Ladoo Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station used to cap at 110 and now drivers can legally hit that higher speed in both directions. It's the first time Alberta posts 120 on any highway with new signs up in speed sensors tracking how folks behave on the road. They've poured money into safety upgrades here, like longer ramps and slope paving to handle faster traffic. A fall survey showed nearly 70% of Alberta's back raising limits to 120 unworld divided highways like this one. The goal is to match what most drivers already do without post-the-changes. Locals are on board, including Ladoo County's mayor who praised the improved acceleration lanes near busy spots. Dreesian figures collisions won't spike since speeds were already pushing past 120 anyway.

1:02But a civil engineering expert from British Columbia warns it could widen the gap between fast and slow drivers, raising rear end risks despite better. Roads and vehicle tech. Sensors will watch traffic flow, driver habits and safety stats during the trial with RCMP and sheriffs enforcing the rules. Officials plan to review the data before eyeing similar hikes elsewhere. This pilot could reshape how we roll on Alberta's highways, keeping eyes on real world results as they play it out. That wraps Canada news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.