Road Reports

On Saturday, the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) responded to a major chain-reaction collision on the QEII. Winter conditions led to crashes involving 18 to 50 vehicles over a two-kilometre stretch.

Airdrie Fire Chief Mike Pirie confirmed that AFD deployed all available city resources to manage the emergency, which required multiple extractions and coordinated efforts with EMS and RCMP.

Emergency Response and Scale of the Incident

Blowing snow was causing near-zero visibility and icy conditions which was creating tough driving conditions in and around Airdrie.

According to Airdrie RCMP, they were responding to multiple collisions on the QEII. Traffic southbound between Airdrie and the Balzac Overpass was at a standstill due to the collisions.

RCMP was recommending to avoid travel if possible.

The snow was forecasted to continue throughout the day.

A fog advisory remains in effect for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield, as dense fog blankets the region. Environment Canada warns that visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero, making travel hazardous.

Low visibility is expected to persist throughout the morning before improving later this afternoon. Drivers are urged to exercise caution on the roads, particularly with the added risk of freezing drizzle and icy sections.

Road Conditions

A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 northbound near Township Road 310 just south of the Didsbury overpass is causing delays.

Witnesses say it looks like a lorry attempted to cross the highway in this morning's heavy fog when several vehicles crashed into its side.

The slow lane remains clear, but drivers are urged to reduce speed and use caution in the area. Crews are on the scene.

There is no word yet on injuries or when the scene will be fully cleared.

Airdrie commuters may experience another wintery blast this weekend, with temperatures plunging to minus 27 C by Sunday night. Environment Canada meteorologists have already warned of potentially dangerous travel conditions on the QEII corridor, such as extreme cold, snowfall, and the possibility of wind threatening to make roads treacherous.

At the same time, Calgary police are raising alarms over a surge in fatal collisions, with dangerous road conditions, reckless driving, and pedestrian fatalities pushing the numbers to their highest level in over a decade.

A previous single single-vehicle incident on the 40th Avenue Overpass has been cleared. 

Earlier this morning, Airdrie motorists noted that a tow truck and two police vehicles were on the scene, addressing what appeared to be a stalled vehicle on the exit ramp to southbound QEII.

No further details are available at this time. Drivers were advised to proceed with caution and expect minor disruptions.

The debris previously strewn on the QEII, northbound near CrossIron Drive, has been cleared.

Motorists were previously advised to be prepared to stop. Traffic congestion was also affecting the area.

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A collision reported by Airdrie motorists that occurred earlier this evening, southbound on the QEII Highway, just past Veterans Boulevard/Highway 567 has been cleared.

There are limited details on the collision at this time.

Earlier this evening, Mounties warned drivers of hazardous road conditions across southern Alberta, particularly along highways between Airdrie and Red Deer, including Olds and Bowden. Black ice and severe winds create dangerous driving conditions, with limited stopping ability over short distances.

In southern Alberta, RCMP warns drivers about hazardous road conditions, particularly along highways from Airdrie to Red Deer, including Olds and Bowden.

Black ice and severe winds are making roads treacherous, with limited stopping ability over short distances. Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, drive cautiously, and avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Stoney Trail at Country Hills Boulevard NW in Calgary has re-opened in all directions following a police incident.

Update: Stoney Tr at Country Hills Blvd NW, Calgary - OPEN from previous police incident. (4:30pm)#ABRoads #yyctraffic https://t.co/QwsQBGvTLk