Road Reports

 Didsbury RCMP advises that Highway 2A, between Township Road 320 and 314, is now passable.

The highway was closed earlier due to a school bus rollover.

A few hours ago, RCMP reported that there were nine students, two teachers and the driver on the bus at the time of the collision. Five of those on the bus were transported to various hospitals via ground ambulance for a range of injuries, some considered serious, but not life-threatening.  

Road conditions at the time are believed to be the cause of the collision, however, it is still under investigation.

Innisfail RCMP has issued a timely warning about treacherous road conditions along the QEII Highway and the surrounding area roadways, stretching from Red Deer to Carstairs. While the snow has yet to hit Airdrie, it is falling in Northern and Central Alberta.

If you are going to be headed north today, you may want to delay your trip. This caution comes in response to a series of unfortunate events, with officers having already responded to at least collisions on these routes early this morning.

With the arrival of the first snowfall of the season today and tomorrow, the RCMP is issuing a vital reminder to motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads and adapt their driving habits to the changing weather conditions.

Some drivers are unprepared for the annual transition from the dry pavement of summer to winter driving conditions that can include snow and slush-covered highways, black ice and blizzards.

The first snowfall is a reminder and an opportunity to get prepared for winter driving, which also means preparing our vehicles and adjusting our driving.

Earlier this evening, Airdrie RCMP, along with EMS and the city's fire department responded to a four-vehicle collision in the vicinity of 8th Street and Veterans Boulevard.

Initially, police received information that the multi-vehicle collision involved three cars, but upon arrival, it was found that four cars were involved.

Motorists reported heavy traffic congestion due to lanes being blocked off for some time, earlier on Friday. 

The scene has since been cleared.

As of 7 a.m., on Friday, October 13, motorists are now able to access the 40th Avenue Interchange to the QEII.

Yesterday, during the official grand opening of the interchange, Devin Dreeshen, the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors said that there are 85,000 vehicles that travel through the area every day, including 7,000 commercial vehicles.

A fog advisory is in effect for Airdrie and the surrounding areas. 

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the fog will continue to develop this morning leading to near-zero visibility, but it is expected to dissipate later in the morning.

"Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations," the advisory added.

The Town of Crossfield has announced that Highway 574, just North of Airdrie will be undergoing an illuminating upgrade. 

"Through collaboration with Transportation and Economic Corridors and Fortis Alberta, the Town of Crossfield is pleased to advise of the upcoming installation of street lighting through the Highway 574 corridor (Limit Avenue)," The Town stated on its website.

The installation of street lighting is estimated to be finished by the end of this fall and will consist of the installation of 26 cobra light standards.

A motor vehicle incident which had been reported to be between Veteran's Boulevard and Yankee Valley Boulevard is now cleared.

Previously, there were reports of heavy delays in the area.

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In nine days' time, on the morning of Friday, October 13, the 40th Avenue Interchange to QEII will officially open to the public.

According to The City of Airdrie, the project is a, 'monumental transportation infrastructure project set to transform the region's connectivity and economic prospects.' 

Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors said that the completion of the overpass will significantly improve travel for the thousands of commuters and commercial drivers who rely on this route to get where they need to go safely and efficiently.

There are reports that due to heavy snowfall, there are multiple vehicles spun out on Highway 93 North near Bow Lake in Banff National Park.

Motorists are being asked to delay travel if possible.

RCMP reporting heavy snowfall and spun-out vehicles on Hwy93N near Bow Lake in Banff National Park. Delay travel is possible. (9:38pm) #ABRoads @banffNP