After many months of planning, technical evaluation and public input and engagement its a "go" to replace Yellowhead Trail with a freeway. Its a multi million dollar, multi year project that will create thousands of jobs. At least one lane of traffic each way is to remain open during the construction period but a project of this magnitude will undoubtedly affect traffic flow in the area.
Construction improvements on the Yellowhead have already been underway but with this most recent announcement it will be taken to a new level. If you use the Yellowhead regularly you may want to start considering alternate routes.