Road Reports

Central Alberta Mounties are warning motorists of possible traffic disruptions this weekend due to an ongoing protest occurring on the QE II at the Juniper Lake Rest stop.

"Disruptions to traffic flow from the protest on the QE II have been minimal at this point," said Cpl. Troy Savinkoff with the Alberta RCMP. "With fairly good weekend weather we can expect an increase in protestors. This combined with traffic congestion could present a safety issue."

Starting Monday evening, from 9 p.m. till 5 a.m. on Tuesday, sections of Deerfoot Trail will be closed for spring cleanup work. 

"The cleanup will be done during non-peak hours to minimize traffic disruptions. Drivers can expect delays and should plan accordingly for alternate routes and additional travel time," a traffic advisory from the province stated.

There will also be closures next week on Monday, April 29, beginning at 9 p.m. and lasting till Tuesday at 5 a.m. 

Motorists commuting to Calgary on Friday and into the weekend will have to adjust their plans, as major upcoming ramp closures have been announced for Deerfoot Trail as part of the ongoing Deerfoot Trail Improvements project.

"The ramps from eastbound Anderson Road and northbound Bow Bottom Trail to northbound Deerfoot Trail will be closed from [Friday] April 19 to April 22," a traffic advisory from the province stated.                  

Several earlier collisions involving multiple cars both in Airdrie and north of the city have been cleared. However, police have warned motorists of deteriorating road conditions both in Airdrie and on the QEII.

Several earlier collisions both in Airdrie and north of the city are reported to have been cleared.

Earlier on Wednesday morning, Airdrie Mounties warned that road conditions in the Airdrie area continue to deteriorate, as fire crews and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) continue to attend to multiple collisions.

If you're planning on heading to Banff National Park this week, Parks officials are reminding motorists of a major utility upgrade project occurring at the East Gate over the next few weeks.

According to officials, the construction work is slated to begin on Tuesday and will finish on May 3, weather permitting. 

Mounties were cautioning the public of a traffic slowdown on Highway 1, between Jumping Pound Road and Highway 22. That has since been cleared.

"At this time, it is reported that 4-5 vehicles are taking up all lanes of the highway," police stated yesterday.

RCMP was asking motorists to please slow down and use caution in this area while they work to resolve the matter.

Beginning today, the first stage of the 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation project is starting, which means one lane (southside lane) on the flyover will be closed at all times (24/7) and traffic will be reduced to a single lane.

Cochrane Mounties have alerted motorists that they should use caution if they are travelling on Highway 1, west of Cochrane.

"There may be ongoing traffic delays throughout the day. RCMP will provide updates as needed and thank the public for their cooperation," RCMP stated in a brief news release on Tuesday morning. 

On Monday evening, Cochrane Mounties alerted the public that the traffic diversion west of Cochrane on Highway 1 had ended.

"Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. RCMP thank the public for their cooperation," police stated.

Earlier on Monday evening, Mounties advised motorists that police were diverting traffic in the area. 

"RCMP is requesting motorists seek alternate routes," police stated in a brief afternoon update.