"This new ring road is the concrete result of a forward-thinking vision that began 30 years ago," said Premier Ed Stelmach. "The foresight to start planning the transportation and utility corridors back then is paying dividends for Albertans today and will continue to benefit Albertans in the future. Stoney Trail represents our commitment to providing the infrastructure Alberta needs to support the province's economic growth and prosperity Join discussion...

The Jaypee Group is ready to add another landmark to it. Having the ambitious Yamuna Expressway under its belt, the group has now undertaken to construct an eight-lane 20 km long inner Ring Road. The massive almost Rs 1,100 crore project has been given to the company, which plans to construct the road from National Highway 2 near Kuberpur village to National Highway 3 near Rohta village. To be developed on Design-Finance-Operate and Transfer (DFOT) basis, the project has been given a go ahead by the housing department. Join discussion...

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to develop an outer ring road in Lucknow to help prevent traffic congestion in the city. The road will provide an alternative route to commercial vehicles to bypass the city. Join discussion...

Construction could begin as early as this year on the southeast section of Calgary's ring road, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper announcing as much as $100 million for the project yesterday . Harper was joined by Premier Ed Stelmach in Calgary to announce the federal cash injection that will help build the road from 17 Ave. S.E. south to Hwy. 22X -- the future Stoney Tr. S.E. -- and then west along Hwy. 22X to the Macleod Tr. interchange. Join discussion...

Forget that there´s a recession. It´s going to be another year of barricades on Alberta´s roads and bridges. Part of the reason is the provincial government´s commitment to catch up on works that suffered during the Ralph Klein years. And other projects are getting a boost because of federal efforts to stimulate the national economy through infrastructure spending. Here are the top 10 infrastructure projects in Alberta this year. Join discussion...