Alberta Tests 120 km/h Speed Limit on Highway 2

0:00Alberta's rolling out a test for higher speeds on a stretch of highway 2, just south of Edmonton near Ladouque. It's a 22 km section, where the new limit jumps to 120 km per hour. The fastest posted in the province and, matching Canada's top mark on B.C.'s Coca-Cola. This busy quarter got recent safety boosts, like longer ramps at overpasses, making it perfect for the trial. Transportation Minister Devon Dreshan picked it because it's one of Alberta's most traveled spots. Drivers are already pushing those speeds unofficially, so officials don't expect more crashes. They'll track collision data closely to see how it plays out. The plan is to crunch the numbers hard before eyeing similar hikes on other divided highways. It's all about real-world proof on safer, faster travel. Word is, this could reshape how we move across the prairies if the data holds strong. Keep an eye on those signs next time you're cruising south. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.