Calgary police say sections of Deerfoot Trail were closed early Friday but reopened within the hour.
In a social media post just after 6:30 a.m., police said southbound Deerfoot Trail was being diverted at Memorial Drive, while northbound traffic was being diverted at Peigan Trail. Ramps from Memorial and Peigan Trail to access southbound and northbound Deerfoot Trail were also closed.
Police advised motorists to use alternate routes.
In an update just after 7 a.m., police said both northbound and southbound Deerfoot Trail had reopened and thanked drivers for their patience.
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