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Highway 742 Reopens by Mid-August | Edmonton News
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
Highway 742 into Kananaskis Country is still closed since June’s massive rockfall—boulders the size of cars blocked the road, forcing drivers to take a two-hour detour. Officials aim to reopen it by mid-August with rock bolts and temporary barriers to stabilize slopes, a move praised by engineers as effective and cost-efficient. Heavy rain earlier this year likely triggered the collapse, and this isn’t the first time—there was a near-miss in 2013. While the closure’s been frustrating for hikers and locals heading to Grassi Lakes or Rundle trails, it’s also accelerating long-planned upgrades to the highway’s facilities and parking. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0f36c5247b46aaba