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Originally Posted by Joborule
It's possible that they may replace the idea of having 22X be the main entrance for the south with 560/Glenmore instead. As you said, it would probably be cheaper, and satisfy the purpose of a southern freeway for the region.
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Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy
I would say that is possible, however even if Glenmore become totally "free-flow" the industrial area to the east of Stoney trail might limit that route. However the trucks could go north to the existing TCH and the province could build interchanges / fly-overs between the east edge of Calgary and Chestermere.
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The TCH could have a bypass called 1A and go south from Glenmore to 22X and upgrade 22X to a limited access highway east through to connect to the existing TCH at Gleichen.
However option 1 is MUCH cheaper. I am however proud that the Prov of Alberta made it possible for trucks to get around Calgary without having to slow down to more than 70km/h in ideal conditions. Same with Edmonton  |
If it was ever done, TCH 1 could follow Glenmore Trail & reconnect with the current west alignment via either Stoney Trail or Sarcee Trail. Usually bypasses don't get the 'A' suffex, so 16 Ave could become Hwy 1A (east of Crowchild Trail) while the current Hwy 1A along 17 Ave SE could decomissioned.
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