Road Reports

Recently, a local social media group lit up with countless comments about whether or not school zone speed limits are enforced on days when no students are attending school, also known as Professional Growth (PG/PD) days.

Airdrie Mounties have underlined that school zones are in effect on PG/PD days and that such days are treated the same as if classes are in. 

According to the City, 'school zones are in effect from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and playground zones are in effect from 8:30 a.m. until one hour after sunset.'

A fog advisory issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada early on Wednesday morning north of Airdrie may cause issues for motorists.

"Areas of dense fog have developed over east-central Alberta. This fog is likely to continue into the late morning and dissipate by afternoon," the advisory warned

Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.

"If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance."

A 54-year-old Airdrie resident has been charged after a late-night Wednesday collision on the QEII.

Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision after 10 p.m. on Wednesday after a Chevrolet Cruze had rear-ended a Ford Escape, northbound on the QEII in the vicinity of the weigh scales.

Mounties said that the initial investigation indicates that the driver of the Chevrolet Cruze attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was subsequently located by police and arrested.

A 50-year-old man from Red Deer has died after a collision North of Airdrie. Olds RCMP responded to a collision between two semi trucks on Highway 791 and Highway 27 earlier this morning. 

Police said that the initial investigation indicates that the deceased man's semi-truck was travelling Southbound on Highway 791 when it failed to stop at the intersection with Highway 27 and was struck by a Westbound semi.

"The driver of the other semi was treated on scene by EMS and released," police said. 

A multitude of collisions around Airdrie in the early morning hours made the commute for some motorists very slow this morning.

Motorists are asked to continue to use extreme caution on the roads, as highways in and around Airdrie are slick and partly covered in snow and ice.

The QEII, Southbound towards Calgary City limits is reported to be slippery with icy sections, while heading North of Airdrie, similar conditions have been reported. It has also been reported that Junction Highway 72 towards Crossfield has packed ice and snow, with extremely slippery sections.

A motor vehicle collision heading Northbound on the QEII near Highway 566, near Cross Iron Mills has been cleared. 

Earlier on Wednesday morning motor vehicle collision involving two semi-trucks and a passenger vehicle in the vicinity has been cleared, while a collision Southbound on Deerfoot Trail at Airport Trail has also been cleared. 

A collision Southbound on Deerfoot Trail at Airport Trail has been cleared. 

Motorists are asked to use extreme caution on the roads, as highways in and around Airdrie are slick and partly covered in snow and ice.

The QEII, Southbound towards Calgary City limits is reported to be slippery with icy sections, while heading North of Airdrie, similar conditions have been reported. 

A multi-vehicle collision heading Northbound on the QEII near Highway 566 in the vicinity of Balzac involving several cars has been cleared.

Eyewitnesses reported the collision involving two semi-trucks, with another passenger car in the ditch. 

Emergency crews were on the scene earlier this morning, but have since left. There is no word on injuries, however, road conditions have been reported to be icy. 

A motor vehicle collision Northbound on the QEII near Olds has been cleared. 

Highways around Airdrie continue to be partly covered with snow. The QEII heading Southbound towards Calgary is reported to be icy, with slippery sections, and there are possibilities of white-out conditions and drifting snow. Northbound QEII is also reported to be partly covered in snow. 

A motor vehicle collision Northbound on the QEII near Olds has been cleared. 

Highways around Airdrie continue to be partly covered with snow. The QEII heading Southbound towards Calgary is reported to be icy, with slippery sections, and there are possibilities of white-out conditions and drifting snow. Northbound QEII is also reported to be partly covered in snow.