Road Reports

Airdrie and Calgary-area travellers could face major traffic disruptions this week as the G7 leaders' summit begins in Kananaskis.

Northbound Deerfoot Trail traffic slowed to a crawl Thursday morning after a collision near Airport Trail NE blocked the left-hand lane, though the scene has since been cleared. 

The incident occurred between Beddington Trail and Airport Trail, according to 511 Alberta, which reported lane closures, no passing, speed reductions and significant congestion in the area. Drivers were advised to expect delays and use caution.

Security measures are now active in Kananaskis ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, with area closures, checkpoints and access restrictions already in place — and additional traffic controls beginning Saturday.

A federally designated controlled access zone came into effect June 10 and will remain in place through June 18, limiting public access to key sites in the Kananaskis Valley. Summit organizers and RCMP are advising travellers to expect further restrictions this weekend, including a Highway 40 parking ban, reduced campground access, and continued closure of Highwood Pass.

A bridge inspection scheduled for Wednesday will affect traffic on both Big Hill Springs Road near Highway 2 southbound.

A fuel tanker fire that shut down westbound Highway 1 at Stoney Trail NW on Thursday has been cleared, according to 511 Alberta.

At 10:44 p.m., 511 Alberta reported the westbound collision near the Stoney Trail NW junction had been cleared.

Earlier in the day, Calgary police said all four westbound lanes of Highway 1 from Stoney Trail NW were closed due to a fuel tanker fire. Traffic was being diverted from Highway 1 onto northbound and southbound Stoney Trail.

A fuel tanker fire that shut down westbound Highway 1 at Stoney Trail NW on Thursday has been cleared, according to 511 Alberta.

At 10:44 p.m., 511 Alberta reported the incident had been cleared westbound past the junction with Stoney Trail NW.

Earlier in the day, Calgary police said all four westbound lanes of Highway 1 from Stoney Trail NW were closed and that traffic was being diverted from Highway 1 onto northbound and southbound Stoney Trail.

A motor vehicle collision in the vicinity of 40th Avenue and 8th Street has been cleared.

On Thursday afternoon, motorists reported delays due to the collision, though there was no information available on the number of vehicles involved or the extent of injuries.

Drivers were asked to exercise caution in the area as emergency crews attended the scene.

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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.