Road Reports

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. 

Airdrie motorists can expect the wet snow to continue Tuesday morning, with up to two centimetres accumulating. Gusting winds may make commuting this morning slower than usual.

Although earlier Tuesday morning, the QEII towards Calgary city limits was reported to have good driving conditions, conditions are now being reported as partly covered in snow, with slush and icy sections, including icy wheel paths. Similarly, winter road conditions have been reported north of Airdrie on the QEII.

Airdrie Rural RCMP and Beiseker RCMP are responding to a train derailment near Beiseker.

Several collisions reported on area highways on Friday morning have been cleared. 

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A previous motor vehicle collision on Deerfoot Trail northbound near Stoney Trail has been cleared.

Another collision reported this morning on Stoney Trail Westbound near Harvest Hills Boulevard Northeast has also been cleared. 

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The completion of long-awaited enhancements to Deerfoot Trail is set to transform daily commutes for Airdrie residents and Calgarians, promising significantly faster travel times and reduced congestion.

Upgrades to the Beddington Trail Northwest and 11 Street Northeast connections will ease traffic flow and enhance safety for thousands of drivers relying on this vital route. As a major artery for Calgary, Deerfoot Trail is crucial in efficiently moving people and goods.

Due to a snow dump earlier this week, previously scheduled paving work at the entrance to Nose Creek Park was postponed until today.

Signs have been erected near the entrance, reminding residents that the area will be off-limits for the day, from 7 a.m. until the evening. 

Airdrie motorists may want to take note of a recent study showing that Alberta is ranked fifth in Canada for road traffic injuries. This raises concerns about potential pressure on emergency healthcare services across the province, mainly since the city is near one of the province's main transport arteries, the QEII. 

A previously stalled over-dimensional load on Highway 772, just west of Airdrie that had caused a full road closure near Township Road 264 - has been cleared. 

And even though the special weather statement for Airdrie and the surrounding areas has ended, road conditions after Monday's snow dump may be challenging. 

While the special weather statement for Airdrie and the surrounding areas has ended, road conditions after Monday's snow dump may be challenging. 

The QEII towards Calgary city limits is partly covered with snow, with icy wheel paths and slippery sections. Similar conditions are observed on the QEII north of Airdrie. Roads in Calgary, including main arterial routes such as Deerfoot, are in good condition, though slush is reported. Motorists should also be aware that road crews are clearing snow.