Road Reports

Pothole repairs may slow northbound traffic on the QEII between Calgary and Balzac on Tuesday.

Alberta 511 says the work extends from 144 Avenue N.E. in Rocky View County to the junction with Highway 566.

Repairs began this morning and are expected to wrap up by 2 p.m.

A collision southbound QEII near Balzac has been cleared, but traffic remained slow Monday afternoon due to earlier backups.

Just after 2 p.m., Google Maps showed possible collisions at three points along the route between Airdrie and Calgary, near Highway 566 and CrossIron Drive. The number dropped to two shortly after, and 511 Alberta later reported one confirmed collision in the area.

There was no official word on injuries. Drivers were advised to consider alternate routes.

The northbound Stoney Trail NE exit to westbound 96 Avenue NE has reopened after being closed for several hours Saturday due to a traffic incident.

CLEAR: The earlier traffic incident on NB Stoney Tr to WB 96 Ave NE is cleared. #yyctraffic #yycroads

Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to stay safe behind the wheel as the province heads into the Heritage Day long weekend.

“Many collisions are preventable,” said Sgt. Darrin Turnbull with Alberta RCMP Traffic. “By following safe driving practices, such as leaving early, staying alert, and driving according to conditions, we can help ensure Alberta’s roadways are safe for everyone this August long weekend.”

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.

A Fog Advisory issued for Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield has ended, after Environment Canada warned of near-zero visibility earlier Tuesday morning.

“Fog has developed this morning,” the agency had stated. “Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.”

The advisory remained in effect until late morning, with visibility improving as conditions cleared. Motorists were urged to use caution due to rapidly changing road conditions.

Two road closures are set to begin in Airdrie this week, including a shutdown on Highland Park Way NE and a lane restriction on Big Hill Springs Road SW.

Starting this week

• July 28 – August 8: Highland Park Way NE — full road closure and detour for utility tie-in

• July 28 (7 AM – 7 PM): Big Hill Springs Rd SW & Range Rd 13 SW — lane closure for guard rail repairs

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.