Nevertheless, it forms part of the Edmonton-Fort McMurray corridor and is designated as a core route of the National Highway System.

[4] A bridge carries a branch of the Canadian National Railway over the highway before the road crosses the Sturgeon River on a culvert.

[8] Another 46 km (29 mi) section formerly existed between Ashmont and Hoselaw as a bypass of St. Paul, forming a shorter route to Cold Lake than Highway 28.

[9] Alberta Transportation ultimately intends to upgrade the entire Edmonton-Fort McMurray corridor to a divided highway.

[10] A functional study which included public consultation was completed in 2011 to develop plans for interchanges and access management along Highway 28A.