Road Reports

On Tuesday evening, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a fog advisory for Airdrie and the surrounding areas.

"Dense fog has developed over portions of southern Alberta and is spreading west, giving near zero visibility over some areas. Conditions are expected to improve on Wednesday afternoon," the advisory stated.

Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

A motor vehicle collision North of Cremona has been cleared.

Earlier, on Saturday afternoon it was reported that the collision occurred on Highway 22 near Township Road 303, and was affecting both directions of traffic.

At approximately 3 p.m., STARS air ambulance was dispatched to the area just North of Cremona, though it was unclear whether it was responding to the collision on Highway 22. 

STAR-1 (Calgary) has been dispatched for a scene call emergency in the Cremona, AB area

Highways around Airdrie are slippery and slushy after a snowfall on Friday.

QEII north of Calgary, current conditions are partly covered ice w/ black ice & slush. Drive with caution. (6:28am) #ABRoads #yyctraffic pic.twitter.com/k2dgy4T1iW

An earlier morning multi-vehicle collision Southbound on Deerfoot Trail approaching 64 Avenue Northeast near McKnight Boulevard Northeast has been cleared.

Motorists reported that earlier on Wednesday morning there were heavy delays in the area, with traffic at a standstill in the vicinity.

While the collision is cleared, there may be traffic congestion in the area. 

Today, one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in The City of Calgary's history will be open to traffic. The early opening of the Calgary Road was celebrated yesterday by Premier Danielle Smith as well as other provincial ministers

"I’m proud to announce that the final section was completed on budget and months ahead of schedule," Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors said. 

A 58-year-old man was the sole fatality of a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Friday morning on the QEII, North of Airdrie. Mounties said the man was a resident of Fort Saskatchewan.

"Alberta RCMP advises the public that Highway 2 is fully reopened for travel in both directions. RCMP reminds the public to drive to the conditions of the road to avoid collisions," a late news release on Friday stated.

Just before 5 p.m. on Friday, there were reports that the Southbound lanes of the QEII, which had previously been closed for the better part of Friday due to a multi-vehicle collision East of Olds, had re-opened.

Before noon on Friday, RCMP said that traffic has begun slowly moving in the Northbound lanes of the QEII, between Olds and Didsbury, after a multitude of multi-vehicle collisions had occurred. 

There are reports that the QEII headed Southbound at Highway 27 near Olds has now been shut down due to several multi-vehicle collisions in the area.

Another multi-vehicle collision has also been reported on the QEII, Northbound near Township Road 320, three kilometres north of Didsbury. Mounties are imploring motorists to stay off the roads if possible.

"RCMP are currently on scene at multiple collisions between Olds and Didsbury on the QEII. Traffic cannot proceed through this area. Please stay off the Highway," Mounties stated. 

There are reports of a jack-knifed semi-trailer in the median on the QEII, Northbound near Highway 27, East of Olds as well as two more jack-knifed semi-trailers on the QEII, heading Southbound near Highway 582 near Didsbury.

It is being reported that both jack-knifed semis near Didsbury have been moved to the shoulder, however, motorists are asked to exercise caution when driving. 

Motorists are also reporting that the QEII North of Didsbury is very icy and there are several more semis in the ditches, while Southbound QEII appears to be at a complete standstill. 

The current weather in Airdrie and the area is creating conditions where Rudolph's red nose would truly stand out. A thick blanket of fog has settled over the area, prompting a Fog Advisory from Environment Canada.

Near zero visibility freezing fog is occurring. Fog developed overnight and is expected to persist until late this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.