Road Reports

Airdrie residents are facing a wall of summer road, pathway and parking disruptions as the City of Airdrie juggles water repairs, utility work and long-haul rehabilitation projects across major routes.

The longest closure now underway is on Main Street SE between Elk Hill and Erin Drive. Temporary lane closures are expected to continue through a phased approach until August 31, 2026, to accommodate road rehabilitation.

Airdrie RCMP and other emergency responders are no longer on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 9 South of Irricana.

Traffic on Highway 9 between Highway 567 and Township Road 270 was being redirected while emergency workers responded and police investigated.

No further details were released.

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A traffic incident shut down access to Stoney Trail near 69th Street SW on Friday evening, but Calgary police say all affected routes have since reopened.

The eastbound lanes of Highway 8 were closed at Bragg Creek for several hours, cutting off access to Stoney Trail. Access from Bow Trail was also restricted during the closure.

Calgary Police Service issued an advisory asking drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

A portion of downtown Airdrie's Main Street will shut down on Canada Day morning as thousands line the route for the city’s biggest parade of the year — part of a full-day celebration that spans breakfast, multicultural showcases and late-night fireworks.

A vehicle fire temporarily slowed traffic on the QEII southbound near the Carstairs overpass Thursday afternoon.

A truck and trailer caught fire on the right-hand side of the highway, according to one account. Although 511 Alberta did not report the incident, Google traffic showed delays in the area at the time.

The scene has since been cleared.

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New traffic signals at Towerlane Drive and Elk Hill are expected to be operational today, part of a wider slate of summer roadwork that includes lane closures, pathway detours and full road reconstruction across Airdrie.

The city says the Towerlane signal will replace the mid-block pedestrian crossing near ATB, with landscaping and curb repairs to follow. The signal upgrade comes ahead of a major rebuild of Main Street between Elk Hill and Erin Drive, set to begin in early July.

A previous collision, as initially reported by Airdrie transit, which warned that "road traffic accident that has completely closed the Balzac bridge" has been cleared. 

There is no word on the number of vehicles involved, though motorists can expect delays. 

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A motor vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on the southbound QEII near CrossIron Mills has since been cleared.

Update: SB QEII after jct Hwy566 near Balzac - MVC is clear. Expect delays due to traffic volume. (1:42pm) #ABRoads https://t.co/8gOMT5EyPd

Drivers heading into Calgary from Airdrie on Saturday reported localized flooding and water pooling, particularly in the northeast part of the city.

On Saturday afternoon, the rainfall warning for Airdrie and the area had been lifted. The previous warning noted that between 40 and 80 mm of rain was expected by Sunday morning.

Motorists are still advised to use caution, especially on secondary routes and in areas where stormwater infrastructure may be overwhelmed.

A new traffic signal at Towerlane and Elk Hill is expected to be operational by June 25, the City of Airdrie said in a June 20 news release.

The upgrade is meant to enhance safety, improve traffic flow and prepare for the opening of Inspire. No further details about Inspire were provided.