Road Reports

Mounties have said that the QEII northbound, north of Veterans Boulevard is now clear after a collision involving a semi-truck.  Southbound QEII through Airdrie has also been cleared.

Police asked motorists to slow down, drive to winter conditions and be mindful of emergency crews that are on the scene. Road conditions continue to be icy and difficult as snow continues to fall. 

An earlier morning motor vehicle collision on the QEII heading northbound from the city, just after Airdrie city limits has since been cleared.

Road conditions continue to be icy and difficult as snow continues to fall. 

Amidst a snowfall warning, and with upwards of 15 centimetres likely to fall in the next 24 hours, roads are reported to be partly covered in snow and icy.

The QEII heading Southbound towards Calgary City limits has blowing snow with icy sections, as well as icy wheel paths, and black ice. Heading Northbound from Airdrie, similar conditions have been reported. However, Highway 2A, towards Crosffield is completely covered in snow, with icy sections and slippery wheel paths also indicated. 

On Tuesday afternoon, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a snowfall warning for Airdrie and the surrounding areas.

"10-30 centimetres of snow is expected by Friday morning across southern Alberta. A multi-day snowfall event will start overnight tonight and last until Friday," the warning stated.

A widespread area of 10-20 centimetres of snow is expected, but an axis of 15-30 centimetres is expected from Nordegg/Rocky Mountain House south through the Calgary area over the three days.

Southern Alberta RCMP detachments are warning motorists of what may be a very treacherous evening on the roads.

"[Mounties] are preparing for the potential of a spring storm, which may come with treacherous road conditions, in the upcoming 48 hours. Traditionally, the region between Airdrie and Innisfail on the QEII has been an area of great concern," police stated.

Police warn that if you do not have to travel, you are advised to stay home. 

Recently, a local social media group lit up with countless comments about whether or not school zone speed limits are enforced on days when no students are attending school, also known as Professional Growth (PG/PD) days.

Airdrie Mounties have underlined that school zones are in effect on PG/PD days and that such days are treated the same as if classes are in. 

According to the City, 'school zones are in effect from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and playground zones are in effect from 8:30 a.m. until one hour after sunset.'

A fog advisory issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada early on Wednesday morning north of Airdrie may cause issues for motorists.

"Areas of dense fog have developed over east-central Alberta. This fog is likely to continue into the late morning and dissipate by afternoon," the advisory warned

Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

"If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance."

A 54-year-old Airdrie resident has been charged after a late-night Wednesday collision on the QEII.

Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision after 10 p.m. on Wednesday after a Chevrolet Cruze had rear-ended a Ford Escape, northbound on the QEII in the vicinity of the weigh scales.

Mounties said that the initial investigation indicates that the driver of the Chevrolet Cruze attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was subsequently located by police and arrested.

A 50-year-old man from Red Deer has died after a collision North of Airdrie. Olds RCMP responded to a collision between two semi trucks on Highway 791 and Highway 27 earlier this morning. 

Police said that the initial investigation indicates that the deceased man's semi-truck was travelling Southbound on Highway 791 when it failed to stop at the intersection with Highway 27 and was struck by a Westbound semi.

"The driver of the other semi was treated on scene by EMS and released," police said. 

A multitude of collisions around Airdrie in the early morning hours made the commute for some motorists very slow this morning.

Motorists are asked to continue to use extreme caution on the roads, as highways in and around Airdrie are slick and partly covered in snow and ice.

The QEII, Southbound towards Calgary City limits is reported to be slippery with icy sections, while heading North of Airdrie, similar conditions have been reported. It has also been reported that Junction Highway 72 towards Crossfield has packed ice and snow, with extremely slippery sections.