Highway reopens after fatal head-on collision northeast of Airdrie
Drumheller RCMP has reopened Highway 9 near Highway 836, northeast of Airdrie, following a fatal collision earlier this morning.
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Update: Serious motor vehicle collision northeast of Airdrie: Police, EMS on scene
Drumheller RCMP advises that Highway 9 near Highway 836, northeast of Airdrie, has been re-opened for regular traffic.
Earlier this morning, emergency crews were responding to the scene.
Driving through Veterans Boulevard tonight? Here's what you can expect
Crews will be out at Veterans Boulevard and the East Lake ramp tonight at 10 p.m. to replace the traffic signal pole.
During this work, the signal will flash red in all directions, acting like a four-way stop, and a temporary stop sign will be set up on the southbound side.
Drivers are reminded to treat flashing red signals as a stop and approach the intersection with caution.
If you're heading that way tonight, please drive carefully and plan for a short delay.
Update: Collision causing traffic delays in Airdrie
An earlier collision at 8th Street and the Yankee Valley Boulevard intersection caused big delays in Airdrie.
Traffic in all directions was down to one lane with crews on the scene. At one point the traffic northbound on 8th Street was shut down completely. The scene is now clear and traffic is flowing again.
There have been multiple collisions in and around Airdrie over the last couple of days, despite clear roads and higher than normal temperatures.
UPDATE: Four vehicle collision slowing down QEII traffic
A multi-vehicle collision was slowing down southbound QEII traffic, but has since been cleared.
Four vehicles were involved in the collision blocking the left-hand lane and shoulder right before the Balzac Overpass.
Crews are no longer on the scene.
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Update: Airdrie motorists dealing with several collisions, stalls, delays despite dry roads
On Thursday morning, there were reports of emergency responders on the scene near 8 Street after the roundabout. It was unclear what occurred on the scene, but fire trucks, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and police were reported to be on the scene.
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Update: Collision near Airdrie on QEII has traffic grinding to a halt
A morning collision southbound on the QEII approaching the Balzac Overpass has been cleared. Earlier this morning, traffic was heavily impacted.
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A separate collision on Southbound Stoney Trail Southwest at 17 Avenue Southwest has shut the road down in Calgary - that road closure is still in effect.
Update: Plan ahead: Stoney Trail blocked after morning collision
A previous motor vehicle collision that closed the road on Southbound Stoney Trail Southwest at 17 Avenue Southwest has been cleared.
Update: NB Stoney Tr at 17 Ave SW, Calgary, has been reopened from previous MVC. (11:18am) #ABRoads #yyctraffic https://t.co/uEkCPkNMVh
Update: Serious collision shuts down portion of northbound Deerfoot Trail
A serious injury vehicle collision that had closed all lanes on northbound Deerfoot Trail between Memorial Drive East and 16 Avenue Northeast in Calgary has since bee cleared.
Drivers were previously advised to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
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Update: Collision on Stoney Trail causing delays for Airdrie commuters
A motor vehicle collision on Stoney Trail, westbound near Badlands Trail, has been cleared.
Airdrie and area road conditions
Road conditions in and around Airdrie have deteriorated as wet snow accumulates on area highways, and there are reports of vehicles in ditches on backroads.