Alberta Highway 2A

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text_size = 1.8emSeveral sections of Alberta highway have been given the name Highway 2A. In general, these are original sections of Highway 2, such as the southern portion of Macleod Trail in Calgary. They passed through communities before limited-access freeways were built to shorten driving distance, accommodate heavier volumes and to bypass city traffic. Thus, Highway 2A is a designated alternative route to the main highway. The alignment of Highway 2A follows the route of the former Calgary and Edmonton Trail.

Major sections include Barlow Trail within Calgary, and several stretches of 2A branching off the main road and accessing Okotoks, High River, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, and numerous other major towns and cities.

Repaving

A repaving project began in September 2006 to upgrade the entire stretch of Highway 2A.