Road Reports

The scene has been cleared after a jackknifed semi-trailer blocked the left southbound lane of the QEII Highway near Township Road 292, just north of Crossfield.

Alberta 511 initially reported the incident at 10:27 a.m. Monday. Traffic is now moving normally, but drivers are still advised to use caution as winter conditions persist.

While Airdrie is not under any weather warnings, snowfall from Sunday night will continue into Monday morning. Meanwhile, Banff National Park and parts of Kananaskis Country remain under snowfall warnings, with heavy accumulation making travel hazardous.

Roads across the region are slick and snow-covered, creating difficult conditions for commuters. The QEII Highway is partly covered in snow in both directions, with icy sections, slush, blowing snow and reduced visibility.

Drivers in Airdrie and surrounding areas are facing difficult road conditions Monday morning as snow and ice continue to impact major highways and city streets.

The QEII in both directions is partly covered in snow, with icy sections, slush, blowing snow, and slippery surfaces. Visibility remains fair as snowfall continues.

Strathmore RCMP responded to a serious collision on Range Road 285, north of Highway 1, in Rocky View County.

Traffic was blocked in the area, and drivers were advised to take alternate routes.

A Collision Reconstructionist was en route. Police planned to provide an update when the road reopened.

No further details were available.

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A motor vehicle collision that caused significant delays on southbound QEII near CrossIron Mills has been cleared, according to 511 Alberta. However, residual congestion remains as traffic volume clears.

Multiple lanes were blocked following the crash, with officials warning of lane closures, no passing zones, and heavy congestion. Drivers were urged to use caution and be prepared to stop.

Airdrie has reinstated plans to install permanent traffic signals at Yankee Valley Boulevard and King’s Heights Gate after new traffic data and safety concerns prompted the city to reverse a previous decision that removed the project from the budget.

Reassessment after 40th Avenue interchange traffic study

Snowfall continues across the region today, with Airdrie and the area expecting to see up to 10 centimetres before conditions clear overnight.

While Airdrie is not under a snowfall warning, Environment Canada has issued alerts for areas west and north of the city, including areas near and around Kananaskis Country and Mountain View County, which covers communities such as Sundre.

These areas could see up to 10 centimetres of snow by this afternoon, with reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions expected. The snowfall is forecast to taper off by this evening.

A motor vehicle collision on northbound QEII near Township Road 292 has been cleared, and traffic is returning to normal as of Monday morning. The crash, reported at 9:35 a.m., occurred northwest of Township Road 285, near Crossfield.

Meanwhile, Highway 567 has reopened between Range Road 40 and Big Hill Springs Trail, west of Airdrie and northeast of Cochrane, following an earlier collision.

Highway 567 has reopened between Range Road 40 and Big Hill Springs Trail, west of Airdrie and northeast of Cochrane, following a motor vehicle collision earlier this morning.

Update: Hwy567 btwn RR 34 and 40, NE of Cochrane - OPEN after the earlier MVC. (9:03am) #ABRoads https://t.co/wH42RscLf4

Traffic is moving normally on the QEII Highway between Airdrie and Balzac after earlier delays caused by stalled vehicles along the southbound lanes.

Airdrie is experiencing periods of snow, with up to five centimetres expected throughout the day. The high is forecast to reach 2 C before dropping to -9 C overnight, with a chance of evening flurries before skies clear.

Conditions are expected to improve on Tuesday. A mix of sun and clouds in the morning will clear by noon, and the temperature will reach a high of 4 C.