Province looks to raise highway speed limits, seeks public feedback

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8, 2025.

The provincial government is inviting residents to share thoughts on speed limit increases on select highways.

Starting Friday, Albertans can take an online survey regarding speed limits on divided highways. The survey will run until Dec. 12 and asks how Albertans view raising the speed limit by 10 km/h on various highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h.

“Alberta’s government is investigating how to safely increase speed limits on divided highways, and if Albertans support increasing speed limits,” said Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen.

“We are investing more than $1.5 billion this year alone to improve highway safety and upgrade infrastructure across the province,” said Dreeshen. “We want Albertans to be able to drive the speed limit that the highways are designed for. Modern vehicles combined with public awareness mean we can explore higher speed limits.”

Topics in the survey would include what highways to prioritize a speed limit increase on, and views on restricting commercial trucks from using the far-left lane on highways with three or more lanes alongside other feedback.

“Following a review of the survey results, Alberta’s government plans to conduct a mini-trial of a 120 km/h speed limit to assess the impacts of higher speed limits on divided highways. The trial will include strong monitoring to assess driving behaviour,” said the province. It reminds drivers that speed limits are intended for ideal conditions, and that speed should be reduced when roads are wet or icy, or there is reduced visibility.

The survey is available online at alberta.ca/divided-highway-speed-limit-increase-survey.