Alberta Highway 11, officially designated as Provincial Highway No. 11, is a numbered highway in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is part of the provincial highway network administered by Alberta Transportation and is commonly referred to by its numerical designation. In some contexts the route is also known as the David Thompson Highway.
General characteristics
- Jurisdiction – The highway is maintained by the Government of Alberta through its transportation department.
- Designation – It is identified on road signs and official maps as Highway 11 (AB‑11).
- Function – The route serves as a regional connector, providing access between communities in central Alberta and linking to other major provincial highways.
Route overview
Highway 11 runs in an east‑west orientation across central Alberta. Its western terminus is at an interchange with Highway 2 (the Queen Elizabeth II Highway) near the city of Red Deer. From there the highway proceeds eastward, passing through a mixture of agricultural land and small communities before reaching its eastern terminus at an intersection with Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Highway) near the locality of Saskatchewan River Crossing. Along its alignment the highway provides access to recreational areas, and its scenic sections are occasionally promoted for tourism.
Historical context
The designation of Highway 11 dates to the mid‑20th century when Alberta expanded its numbered highway system. The route has undergone several improvements and realignments to meet modern traffic standards, though specific dates and details of these changes are not comprehensively documented in publicly available sources.
Key intersections
- Western end – Interchange with Highway 2 near Red Deer.
- Mid‑route connections – Intersections with secondary highways serving local municipalities (e.g., Highway 12, Highway 21).
- Eastern end – Junction with Highway 16 near Saskatchewan River Crossing.
Current status
Alberta Highway 11 remains an active component of the province’s transportation infrastructure, supporting both local traffic and cross‑provincial travel. Maintenance activities, such as resurfacing and winter snow removal, are conducted by Alberta Transportation in accordance with provincial road‑maintenance schedules.
Limitations of available information
Specific data—including the exact length of the highway, detailed historical milestones, and traffic volume statistics—are not readily available from verified encyclopedic sources at the time of this entry. Consequently, the description above is limited to universally acknowledged facts regarding the highway’s designation, general alignment, and functional role within Alberta’s road network.
