Road Reports

Drivers in Airdrie should prepare for worsening road conditions Friday as freezing temperatures and expected snowfall grip the region.

Mounties are urging motorists to avoid non-essential travel late Thursday as heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous road conditions across parts of Alberta.

A disabled semi that was causing traffic delays in both directions on Highway 9, about one kilometre west of the Highway 21 junction, east of Beiseker, has been cleared. 

Airdrie motorists are being urged to exercise caution. Due to worsening weather, road conditions are expected to deteriorate this afternoon and into the evening.

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A previous collision near Crossfield has been cleared.

Earlier this morning, multiple emergency crews were reported responding to what appeared to be a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 2A near the entrance to the Crossfield Industrial area at McCool Crescent.

According to witness reports, the vehicle involved was on its side, and the local fire department was managing the situation. Witnesses also reported seeing emergency vehicles heading north from Airdrie toward the site.

There was no confirmed information yet regarding injuries or the cause of the crash.

A potential collision west of the Balzac (8 Street) roundabout on Highway 566 has been cleared. 

Motorists previously reported that the collision involved what appeared to be a truck, though no other details were provided.

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Mounties said they had cleared the scene on 40 Avenue near South Point Landing just before nine this morning.

"Traffic can resume in both directions. Thank you to the public for your cooperation," police added.

In the early morning hours on Friday, Airdrie RCMP was on the scene of a police incident near the railway crossing on 40th Avenue, close to South Point Landing - for several hours.

Mounties initially reported the incident early Friday morning, just before 5 a.m., stating that traffic was being diverted in all directions as officers worked there.

Highway 93, in both directions, is now clear following a vehicle incident near Kootenay Crossing Warden Station, 42 kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs.

If you are headed north this weekend for the holidays you could be in store for some slow downs.

Alberta RCMP advises of poor driving conditions on the QE II Highway between Leduc and Red Deer. RCMP have responded to several QE II collisions throughout the morning.

Icy patches were contributing to poor road conditions and they say travel is not recommended. 

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Patchy freezing rain is forecast to impact Alberta early this morning, creating potentially hazardous conditions for commuters with holiday travel plans. 

Environment Canada warns that surfaces including highways, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots could quickly become icy and slippery, increasing the risk of accidents.

Travellers are advised to exercise caution and stay informed by monitoring updates and weather alerts issued by Environment Canada.

Areas under the warning include: