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    Default Do you support the Howse Pass Highway?

    I'm wondering what the Beyond demographic thinks of the proposed Howse Pass Highway.

    First a little backstory...

    Howse Pass Highway has been talked about for decades but has never come to fruition. The highway would essentially be an extension of Highway 11 from Sask. River Crossing A.B. west to around Golden B.C. linking up with Highway 1. Opponents are worried about the ecological disruption of a highway through that area. Proponents see it as a trade corridor, reducing traffic through Kicking Horse Pass and improving safety. The one thing that we can all agree on, is Highway 93 (Icefields Parkway) is off limits to heavy vehicles. In the 70's, the AB government rebuilt Highway 11 to heavy vehicle standards, however, Highway 11 comes to a T intersection at Sask. Crossing with Highway 93. This basically means that Highway 11 is under utilized as heavy vehicles can't proceed onto Highway 93.

    Here are some articles about it.

    The first is the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. They were lobbying the provincial government as far back as '03 for this highway.
    http://reddeerchamber.com/_Library/2...4HowsePass.pdf

    The second is a Economic feasibility study that was done in 2005. The coles notes on it were that the highway would be a great trade corridor advantage for Central Alberta.
    http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...13943164,d.d24

    This article is about a central Alberta MLA reopening debate on the proposed highway in 2012.
    http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/...162162185.html

    This article is a counter to the above article calling it "ridiculous."
    http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/...162303386.html

    Finally, this is a recent timelapse video of the Pass as it sits now.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpt907-Z7f8

    IMO, for Calgarians, the only impact they might see is less traffic on Highway 1. Calgarians still have amazing access via Highway 1 into BC. It would mostly benefit Red Deer, Edmonton, Central AB.
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    Considering Hwy 1 isn't twinned through BC, this isn't happening.

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    Originally posted by codetrap
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    +1. But such as with any good project *cough* pipeline *cough* there are always some NIMBY environmentalists against it.

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    It would be great, but it will never happen. Governments would spend the money on completing the twinning of Hwy 1.
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    Never heard of the highway. Does that answer the question better than the poll?
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    This isnt really much different that the 93 to Radium. Need more twisty road for the bike
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    Originally posted by atgilchrist
    Considering Hwy 1 isn't twinned through BC, this isn't happening.
    They are twinning from the AB border to Kamloops though aren't they?

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    Originally posted by lasimmon


    They are twinning from the AB border to Kamloops though aren't they?

    I did not think there was any more changes in the works to HWY 1 in BC


    I cant see howse road being built... and never heard of it till now

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    Originally posted by jacky4566
    This isnt really much different that the 93 to Radium. Need more twisty road for the bike
    Wasn't their talk ages ago also if putting in a more direct road towards radium/invermere so you don't have to travel to 93 and down?

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    The Howse Road highway stands no better chance of happening than the shortcut highway to Radium in the Highwood Pass area which happens to be zero, not enough economic benefits to justify and especially so when the other existing three corridors still need so much attention.

    #1 still needs to twinned, #3 has many, many problems and the Yellowhead could use a lot of attention as well. Yeah, it's not necessarily a dangerous highway but there are just too many long stretches where it's a double yellow line and you can not pass safely - more passing lanes is at least what it needs.

    As far as a new twisty highway that bikers will flock to, won't happen as it'll be built to a standard that will take the fun out of it - better head to the Caribou country to find those thrills.
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    Originally posted by schocker

    Wasn't their talk ages ago also if putting in a more direct road towards radium/invermere so you don't have to travel to 93 and down?
    There is a dirt road that goes from Canal Flats to the #40 Forestry Trunk road. I dont think we will see a new connector for a long while. Too much mountain wilderness and not enough demand.

    All I want is a bunch of twisty 1 way roads through the mountains for my motorbike. Is that so much to ask for. /s

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    Much rather see the money put towards improving existing infrastructure.

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    I'd rather see highway 1 twinned or improved all the way to Vancouver. Building an entirely new highway seems insanely expensive.
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    Originally posted by Canmorite


    I'd rather see highway 1 twinned or improved all the way to Vancouver. Building an entirely new highway seems insanely expensive.
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    Originally posted by jacky4566


    There is a dirt road that goes from Canal Flats to the #40 Forestry Trunk road. I dont think we will see a new connector for a long while. Too much mountain wilderness and not enough demand.

    All I want is a bunch of twisty 1 way roads through the mountains for my motorbike. Is that so much to ask for. /s
    Off topic but just for you, hell, gas is cheap these days - maybe plan a trip to try out these twisties (grabbed from a post I made in another thread back in June 2015)...


    BTW, here's some BC routes to try out - great fun in a motorbike or even a 4 wheeled conveyance. None of these are necessarily long rides in themselves but certainly could be combined to make a great longer weekend jaunt...

    Louis Creek to Sinmax Creek Road, BC - 34km of remote paved 2 lane that is so great to drive - the more adventurous can take the forestry road south to Squilax, mix of hardpack gravel and pavement with amazing views, climbs and descents. The longer section into Squilax - link and an amazing Google Streetview look from the forestry section - link.

    100 Mile House to Interlakes, Cariboo, BC - 37km of paved 2 lane country road porn, so much fun.

    Vernon to Galena Bay, BC - another 251 km of awesome 2 lane paved highways, amazing on a motorbike.

    70 Mile House to Lone Butte, BC - another 46 km paved 2 laner that is so enjoyable.

    100 Mile House to Eagle Creek, BC - 49 km of paved 2 lane fun.

    Shuswap to Falkland, BC - 44 km paved 2 lane.

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    Back in the news... again. Just build it.

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    Does that spit out north of Golden by Donald?

    It'll never, ever, no way no how get built. But I support it.
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    Does that spit out north of Golden by Donald?

    It'll never, ever, no way no how get built. But I support it.
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