Road Reports

Calgary police have confirmed that the motorcade activity seen across the city in recent weeks is tied to escort training for the upcoming G7 Summit, scheduled to take place in Kananaskis from June 13 to 15.

In a May 27 social media post, CPS wrote:

"Hey Calgary! We've seen clips & photos of the motorcades circulating on social media & thought you should hear directly from Insp. Patterson."

A motor vehicle collision on northbound Deerfoot Trail N.E. caused traffic delays Monday afternoon near McKnight Boulevard, but the scene was cleared just before 5:30 p.m.

It’s shaping up to be a gorgeous final week of May, with a high of 26°C forecast for Monday and sun expected through Thursday. But as drivers take to the roads, the City of Airdrie is advising caution — several road closures and lane restrictions are already in effect, with more scheduled to begin this week.

A temporary road closure at 780 40th Avenue SE is scheduled to begin Monday, May 26, to accommodate a utility tie-in. The City of Airdrie lists the closure as running through June 9.

Airdrie’s Main Street south of Yankee Valley Boulevard will close to all traffic starting 8 p.m. Sunday for a utility tie-in and remain shut down until 5 a.m. Thursday.

A city-issued detour map shows a full closure from May 25 to May 29, with traffic rerouted via Sierra Springs Drive.

A vehicle fire that blocked the right-hand lane of northbound Deerfoot Trail near 64 Ave NE has been cleared, according to 511 Alberta.

The incident was first reported at 1:40 p.m. on May 21. Emergency crews responded, and the scene was cleared later in the afternoon.

Traffic was delayed in the area while crews dealt with the fire.

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Drivers heading southbound on the QEII from CrossIron Drive should expect delays overnight Tuesday due to a bridge inspection.

According to 511 Alberta, the on-ramp will see lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour from 8 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. May 21. Advanced signage will be in place.

Traffic is moving again on the southbound lanes of Highway 2 near CrossIron Drive, just south of Balzac, after an earlier motor vehicle collision caused delays Tuesday morning.

The incident was first reported at 8:02 a.m., according to 511 Alberta. Southbound traffic was congested for a short period while crews responded.

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The scene has been cleared after a vehicle fire on the ramp from southbound Metis Trail to westbound Stoney Trail NE Sunday afternoon.

Ramp from SB Metis Tr to WB Stoney Tr NE, Calgary - vehicle fire cleared. (2:46pm) #ABRoads #yyctraffic https://t.co/BfE7Lx3jbw

Emergency crews responded to an incident on 8 Street southbound near the Tim Hortons on Thursday morning, temporarily blocking at least one lane, according to a witness.

An eyewitness reported seeing fire, police and EMS vehicles at the scene. The area was later cleared and traffic resumed.

Officials did not confirm the nature of the response. No further details were released.

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A vehicle fire northbound on the QEII in the vicinity of CrossIron Mills mall, approximately one kilometre north of Stoney Trail, has been cleared.

Motorists were advised of delays in the area. No other details were immediately available, though fire and police were on the scene. 

The report comes one day after a vehicle fire occurred near Airdrie on Tuesday evening, prompting fire crews to respond. That fire was successfully extinguished, and no injuries were reported.