Road Reports

If you are headed north this weekend for the holidays you could be in store for some slow downs.

Alberta RCMP advises of poor driving conditions on the QE II Highway between Leduc and Red Deer. RCMP have responded to several QE II collisions throughout the morning.

Icy patches were contributing to poor road conditions and they say travel is not recommended. 

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Patchy freezing rain is forecast to impact Alberta early this morning, creating potentially hazardous conditions for commuters with holiday travel plans. 

Environment Canada warns that surfaces including highways, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots could quickly become icy and slippery, increasing the risk of accidents.

Travellers are advised to exercise caution and stay informed by monitoring updates and weather alerts issued by Environment Canada.

Areas under the warning include:

Lane closures and speed reductions are in effect on Highway 566 near Range Road 11, southwest of Airdrie, from 8 a.m. this morning until 4 p.m. Friday.

Utility work is underway on the highway in Balzac, with one lane of alternating traffic open. The speed limit in the area has been reduced to 50 km/h, and delays are expected for travelers.

Just after 5 p.m., a previous semi-truck rollover on Deerfoot Trail near Airport Trail Northeast was cleared, although motorists were warned to expect delays due to the high traffic volume.

Drivers in Airdrie may face hazardous conditions on their commutes this afternoon, as multiple collisions have been reported in the city and on area highways.

Airdrie drivers may face challenging conditions this morning on the QEII, both north and south of the city.

There are reports that the night's snowfall has meant blowing snow, and continued dense fog patches are creating slippery stretches. Icy sections, black ice, and snow-covered shoulders add to the hazards. Reduced visibility in some areas is expected, making travel hazardous. Calgary roads have been reported to be in similar condition. 

Highways northeast of Airdrie are experiencing winter conditions, with reports of snow cover, icy sections, and varying visibility. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution.

Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of 8 Street and Yankee Boulevard.

According to eyewitnesses, lane closures occured earlier this morning, causing delays.  

There was no word on injuries or the cause of the collision.

This is a developing story.

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A traffic incident northbound on the QEII past CrossIron Mills Mall has been cleared.

Previously, motorists noted that several fire trucks were on the scene, causing heavy traffic delays.

A collision north of Airdrie and west of Crossfield towards Madden has been cleared.