Archived notice: This notice concerns a blast scheduled for October 13, 2026. It is retained for reference and does not confirm a current road closure or reopening.
Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd. announced a planned blast at Muskeg Valley Quarry for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MDT.
Temporary East Athabasca Highway closure
The notice advised that the East Athabasca Highway (EAH) would be temporarily closed to all traffic until the blast was completed and the road reopened. Hammerstone would deploy guards and block the EAH at two points north and south of quarry operations. Travellers were asked to follow posted closures and directions from personnel.
Blast location
Latitude: 57 degrees, 11 minutes, 32.8226 seconds.
Longitude: 111 degrees, 33 minutes, 38.2641 seconds.
Information contacts
Paul Morris, Superintendent: 780-792-9750.
Matt Mills, Blast Supervisor: 902-254-4917.
Facebook notice shared by Fort McKay Métis Nation on October 7, 2026.