Update: Southbound Deerfoot Trail ramp closed off

A multi-vehicle incident previously shut down the Southbound Deerfot Trail ramp at Memorial Drive Northeast has since been cleared. 

Black ice reported on highways around Airdrie

While there are no weather advisories in place for Airdrie and the surrounding areas, motorists are asked to drive to winter conditions, due to slippery highways.

Heading Southbound towards Calgary city limits, the QEIi is reported to have patches of black ice as well as partly covered snowy sections. 

North of Airdrie, similar conditions have been reported, and Highway 2A is covered in snow with patches of black ice and icy wheel paths.

Update: Jack-knifed semi trailer north of Airdrie

A jackknifed semi-trailer on the QEII, heading northbound near Highway 581, has been cleared. 

Motorists were asked to exercise caution as there were lane closures and delays in the area.

Although there are no weather advisories in effect, motorists are reporting that there are vehicles in ditches on the QEII highway between Airdrie and Red Deer.

Highway conditions North of Airdrie towards the junction with Highway 2A have been reported to be partly covered in snow, with patches of black ice.

Update: Collision and Freezing Drizzle Slow Traffic in Airdrie

An early morning multi-vehicle collision that was causing delays for commuters in Airdrie and surrounding areas, has been cleared.

 Four vehicles were involved including one semi, no injuries were reported at the time. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the QE2, just past Yankee Valley Boulevard. Crews were on the scene for some time, which affected the left-hand lane and caused significant traffic congestion.

Fog and slippery patches hampering roads around Airdrie

After the sustained snowfall over the weekend, motorists are waking up on Monday morning to foggy conditions.

Roads in and around Airdrie continue to be slippery with icy wheel paths, while the QEII heading Southbound towards Calgary city limits is partly covered in snow and is reported to be slippery, with shoulder snow and ice buildup. Northbound on the QEII towards Crossfield, similar conditions have been reported. 

Motorists are asked to exercise caution on bridge decks and intersections.

Collision north of Airdrie cleared; roads continue to be icy

A previous motor vehicle collision on the QEII heading Southbound near Olds has been cleared. 

The collision occurred in the left-hand lane, near Township Road 322 at the junction of Highway 27 with the QEII. However, motorists are asked to continue to drive with caution as there will continue to be delays in the area. 

Mounties are advising of poor and slippery road conditions, partly covered with snow on the QEII between Calgary and Olds.

Motorists are asked to postpone travel if possible and if they must travel, to do so with caution. 

Update: Southbound QEII collision north of Airdrie snarls traffic

A previous motor vehicle collision on the QEII heading Southbound near Olds has now been cleared.

The collision occurred in the left-hand lane, near Township Road 322 at the junction of Highway 27 with the QEII. However, motorists are asked to continue to drive with caution as there will continue to be delays in the area. 

Highways North of Airdrie are partly covered in snow, with strong winds being reported, resulting in blowing snow. Black ice and slippery wheel paths have also been reported. 

Update: Multiple vehicle collision on 40th Avenue Overpass

An earlier multi-vehicle collision on the 40th Avenue overpass has been cleared.

Motorists did report that the collision occurred just as the turn-off to the QEII and that traffic was down to one turn lane heading Southbound. Motorists can expect that there may be residual traffic in the area. 

Emergency crews were previously on the scene, though it is unknown if there were injuries. 

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