Highway 21 Safety in Sherwood Park |
How Many More Accidents and Near-Misses Before Highway 21 Is Fixed? |
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Why does the short stretch of Highway 21 between Highway 14 and the existing four-lane section remain a 100 km/h, two-lane road with roughly a dozen residential driveways?
The situation creates a serious safety concern. Residents turning left into their homes must slow down or stop in the traffic lane, often with little warning for drivers approaching from behind. A member of my family was rear-ended while making such a turn.
Adding to the danger, some motorists bypass slowing traffic by driving along the shoulder at high speed, creating risks for both turning vehicles and oncoming traffic.
At the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 514 alone, Strathcona County recorded 20 collisions between 2014 and 2023, including seven rear-end crashes and two that resulted in major injuries.
With Highway 21 already twinned on both sides of this section, why does this bottleneck remain?
Alberta Transportation should conduct an immediate safety review and determine whether twinning the roadway or adding dedicated turning lanes is necessary before more preventable collisions occur.
C. John Drader |
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Not surprised by those collision stats. It’s a bad stretch, especially in winter.
Does anyone know if the county and province are actually talking about upgrading it soon?
It’s such a short stretch, you’d think fixing it wouldn’t be that hard. Frustrating!
Honestly adding turning lanes would make a big difference. Doesn’t have to be a full twin, at least for now.
Those drivers whipping past on the shoulder are so reckless. Seen it too many times.
Can’t believe it’s still only two lanes there. Been a problem for years.
I drive that stretch daily, it really is a scary spot for turning left. Would love to see some action on this.