Road Reports

The scene of two earlier collisions on Yankee Valley Boulevard has been cleared. 

According to EMS, three adults in total were transported to Calgary hospitals via ground ambulance. One individual is considered to be in a life-threatening condition at this time, while the two others are in non-life-threatening, stable condition. 

The scene of two motor vehicle collisions on Yankee Valley Boulevard has been cleared.

Earlier on Saturday afternoon, motorists reported two separate collisions in the vicinity of Yankee Valley Boulevard. 

Late on Friday evening Airdrie RCMP said that Highway 567 between Range Road 285 and Range Road 291 had been re-opened after a fatal car collision.

The stretch of highway had been closed for the better part of the afternoon as police along with Fire and Emergency Services, attended a serious collision.

"One person is confirmed deceased. The cause of the collision remains under investigation," a police press release stated. 

Police stated that further updates will be sent when more information becomes available.

If you're thinking of taking a road trip to British Columbia for Spring Break later next week, road closures are planned on a major route.

From noon on Tuesday, April 11, till midnight on Saturday, April 15, all through traffic on Highway 1 from Golden to Castle Junction will be routed via highways 93S and 95. This will add as much as 1.5 hours of travel time.

Motorists are now able to travel both Eastbound and Westbound on 32 Avenue N.E., at Deerfoot Trail. The lanes were previously closed down for most of Thursday after a semi-truck had collided with the overpass.

However, motorists should continue to expect delays in the area as the Southbound lanes of Deerfoot remain blocked.

Earlier, emergency crews and police were on the scene of the collision along with engineers who were assessing if there was any structural damage to the overpass. No injuries were reported. 

Some lanes have been re-opened after a road closure due to a semi-truck colliding with the overpass on 32 Avenue in northeast Calgary. 

Calgary police were on the scene earlier helping to direct traffic.

Earlier Calgary police advised that 32 Avenue N.E. overpass bridge crossing Deerfoot Trail N.E., was closed in both directions.

The earlier collision that occurred at the intersection of 1 Avenue and 8th Street NW has been cleared.

Earlier in the morning, fire crews and police attended the scene of a multi-vehicle collision.

There was no word on injuries, however, motorists were asked to use caution as fire crews remained on the scene and there was congestion in the area.

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Beginning today, Thursday, March 16 at 9 a.m., there will be a single right outside lane closure Northbound on the QEII.

The lane closure, approximately 1.4 kilometres South of Yankee Valley Boulevard, is expected to last till 3 p.m. on Thursday, as well as on Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is meant to accommodate the placement of concrete barriers along the highway.

Wind and blowing snow are causing poor visibility on the QE2. Some lanes are not defined and it's making things a bit treacherous for this morning's commute. According to 511 Alberta the western sections from the south to central Alberta are seeing snow and deteriorating road conditions with visibility near zero in some areas. The QE2 is seeing the snow-covered or partly-covered roads between Calgary and Red Deer. 

The scene has been cleared.

On Friday evening, there were reports that a multi-vehicle collision occurred heading Southbound on the QEII towards Calgary. The collision was past the Crossiron Mills shopping mall.

Motorists reported that upwards of three vehicles were in the ditch along with a trailer that is on its side.

Police and emergency crews were on the scene.  

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