QEII lane closures slated to begin Monday

On Monday, June 19, there will be an outside single-lane closure Northbound on the QEII highway in the vicinity of the 40th Avenue overpass.

The lane closure will start at 9 a.m. and last till 3 p.m. and is meant to facilitate topsoiling operations adjacent to the highway. 

Other lane closures associated with the 40th Avenue interchange will commence in early July; including;

  • Monday, July 3 till Saturday, July 8: Main Street will have lane closures to facilitate deep utility repairs. Hours have yet to be scheduled. 

Update: Airdrie emergency crews on the scene of vehicle roll-over

RCMP has confirmed that a multi-vehicle collision that occurred in the vicinity of Kings Heights Boulevard Southeast, near the East Lake entrance, at approximately 5:19 this afternoon has resulted in minor injuries.

Police stated that two cars collided, causing one car to roll over. Emergency crews were on the scene and there were traffic delays in the area. 

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Update: Airdrie RCMP responding to collision involving semi-truck

Airdrie Rural RCMP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are currently on the scene of a motor vehicle collision at Highway 9 and Highway 564 after responding to a call at approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon. 

"There are two vehicles involved; one is a semi-truck. There are multiple injured parties."

EMS confirmed that one individual was transported via STARS air ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre, while another was transported via ground ambulance after a serious collision occurred Southeast of Airdrie on Tuesday afternoon.

Update: Multi-vehicle collision Southbound near Cross Iron Mills

A multi-vehicle collision heading Southbound on the QEII highway near Highway 201 has been cleared. However, there will continue to be delays in the area due to the traffic volume.

 

Some motorists reported that emergency crews were previously on the scene, including fire crews. 

There is no word on whether there were injured parties.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution. 

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Update: Emergency crews on the scene of collision

The scene has been cleared.

Earlier on Tuesday morning, there were reports of a vehicle collision in the vicinity of 8 Street and 1st Avenue Northwest. The northbound lanes of 8 Street were blocked off, while the Westbound lanes of 1st Avenue were also blocked. 

Motorists reported that police, EMS and fire crews were on the scene and that traffic was being re-routed.

Commuters were advised to seek an alternate route for their morning commute. There may still be residual traffic in the area. 

There was no word on the number or extent of injuries.

Lane closures to occur for the next four weeks on QEII

Following the May long weekend, motorists in Airdrie may experience longer commutes to and from work this week and for several weeks with several lane closures which are associated with the 40th Avenue Interchange construction.

Beginning on Wednesday, May 23, till Saturday, May 27, starting at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, both the Northbound and Southbound lanes of the QEII near the 40th Avenue construction area will experience inside single-lane closures to accommodate piling operations in the median for sign structures.