The detour will be implemented Aug. 14 to allow crews to complete tie-in work on the east and west sides of Grassy Lake. (Image Credit: MD of Taber (Facebook))

By Jesse Gill

Highway 3 Twinning Project

Highway 3 detour near Grassy Lake to begin Aug. 14 as twinning work continues

Aug 13, 2026 | 7:46 AM

Motorists travelling Highway 3 near Grassy Lake will face a new traffic detour beginning Friday as construction continues on the highway twinning project.

The detour will be implemented Aug. 14 to allow crews to complete tie-in work on the east and west sides of Grassy Lake.

Traffic will be diverted between Range Road 144 and Range Road 131, creating an approximately 14-kilometre detour.

Two-way traffic will be maintained along the detour, with a posted speed limit of 80 kilometres an hour.

The detour is needed to complete connections between the new and existing sections of Highway 3 at Range Road 135 and Range Road 132.

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It will remain in place until the final configuration of the new highway is complete.

Access to Grassy Lake will continue to be maintained through the intersection of the new Highway 3 and Highway 877.

Drivers can expect minor delays as traffic is transitioned to the detour and are encouraged to use alternate routes where available.

The Highway 3 Twinning Project is part of ongoing construction work in the area.

More information on the project is available through the Highway 3 Twinning Project information page from the contractor, Ledcor Highways Ltd.

by Jesse Gill

Highway 3 detour near Grassy Lake to begin Aug. 14 as twinning work continues

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