Road Reports

Beginning today, the first stage of the 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation project is starting, which means one lane (southside lane) on the flyover will be closed at all times (24/7) and traffic will be reduced to a single lane.

Cochrane Mounties have alerted motorists that they should use caution if they are travelling on Highway 1, west of Cochrane.

"There may be ongoing traffic delays throughout the day. RCMP will provide updates as needed and thank the public for their cooperation," RCMP stated in a brief news release on Tuesday morning. 

On Monday evening, Cochrane Mounties alerted the public that the traffic diversion west of Cochrane on Highway 1 had ended.

"Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. RCMP thank the public for their cooperation," police stated.

Earlier on Monday evening, Mounties advised motorists that police were diverting traffic in the area. 

"RCMP is requesting motorists seek alternate routes," police stated in a brief afternoon update.

On Monday evening, Cochrane Mounties alerted the public that the traffic diversion west of Cochrane on Highway 1 had ended.

"Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. RCMP thank the public for their cooperation," police stated.

Earlier on Monday evening, Mounties advised motorists that police were diverting traffic in the area. 

"RCMP is requesting motorists seek alternate routes," police stated in a brief afternoon update.

On Monday evening, Cochrane Mounties alerted the public that the traffic diversion west of Cochrane on Highway One had ended.

"Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. RCMP thank the public for their cooperation," police stated.

Cochrane Mounties has previously advised motorists that there may be potential delays or disruptions on Highway One west of Cochrane.

"If you have travel plans in this area during this time, consider alternate routes," a brief news release stated.

As heavy snow blankets Airdrie, with local forecasts predicting two centimetres of accumulation, motorists are reminded to drive to the conditions.

Highways in and around Airdrie may be slick as the snow continues to fall. The QEII southbound towards Calgary city limits is reported as having deteriorating visibility. North of Airdrie, similar conditions have been reported, with the possibility of blowing snow.

Alberta RCMP has also reminded drivers to drive to road conditions if they are travelling this long weekend.

Over 20 hours after an incident shut down several major roadways and bridges in Calgary's downtown core, police have said that it has been resolved peacefully. The Reconciliation Bridge, the Fourth Avenue flyover and the Fifth Avenue flyover have all been re-opened.

According to police, late Wednesday evening, they were called to the Reconciliation Bridge for reports of a man suffering from a mental health crisis who had climbed to the top of the bridge.

On Thursday evening, Calgary police said that a police incident that began late on Wednesday evening, had been resolved and access to the city's core had been restored.

Hours earlier, Calgary police stated that while the Fifth Avenue Flyover in the city's downtown has been re-opened, other closures remained, including a closure of the Reconciliation Bridge and the Fourth Avenue Flyover remain closed. 

Slippery conditions are continuing to be reported on highways north of Airdrie. 

On Thursday morning, Mounties were responding to multiple multi-vehicle collisions on the on QEII between Blackfalds and Ponoka due to icy road conditions.

There are reports of several cars in the ditch north of Airdrie towards Disdbury on the QEII.

Motorists can expect blowing snow and icy wheel paths northbound on the QEII past Carstairs. However, road conditions southbound on the QEII, towards Calgary city limits are reported to still be in good condition.

Airdrie's local forecast is calling for a chance of flurries on Thursday, with two to four centimetres of snow possible. Flurries are also predicted for Friday during the day and periods of snow at night.