Crossing arms at the Yankee Valley Boulevard rail tracks were stuck down Wednesday afternoon, causing major traffic congestion and transit delays.
Airdrie Transit issued a service alert just before 3:30 p.m., citing a “light malfunction at the train tracks” affecting both eastbound and westbound lanes at Yankee Valley Boulevard and Main Street. All local and on-demand bus routes experienced delays.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) crews arrived around 3:40 p.m., and peace officers were on site directing traffic.
The malfunction was resolved shortly before 4:00 p.m., according to witnesses at the scene. Vehicles are now moving through the intersection, though a significant traffic backlog remains in the area.
Drivers and transit riders are advised to expect delays as congestion clears.
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