Road Reports

RCMP in Central Alberta has lifted all tow bans that were previously in place due to extreme weather conditions. While towing services have resumed, road conditions in some areas may still pose challenges for drivers. Authorities are urging motorists to remain cautious.

This update follows the RCMP's travel advisory issued yesterday evening warning of extremely poor driving conditions along the Highway 2 corridor between Edmonton and Calgary.

Airdrie drivers should be prepared for hazardous road conditions if travelling north on the QEII this evening.

Road conditions on the QEII north of Airdrie, between the Junction with Highway 2A and south of Bowden, are partly snow-covered. Drifting snow and strong winds create bare wheel paths. While visibility remains good, slippery patches and reduced traction are possible, so drivers should stay vigilant and adjust their speed accordingly.

The blowing snow advisory has ended.

Late on Friday evening, residents in Airdrie and Crossfield were warned to prepare for hazardous travel conditions as Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory.

Alberta RCMP are urging motorists to stay off the roads as treacherous driving conditions caused by bad weather led to numerous motor vehicle collisions across the province yesterday evening.

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RCMP are stressing the importance of following travel advisories and staying off the roads when conditions are hazardous.

Drivers in Airdrie should prepare for worsening road conditions Friday as freezing temperatures and expected snowfall grip the region.

Mounties are urging motorists to avoid non-essential travel late Thursday as heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous road conditions across parts of Alberta.

A disabled semi that was causing traffic delays in both directions on Highway 9, about one kilometre west of the Highway 21 junction, east of Beiseker, has been cleared. 

Airdrie motorists are being urged to exercise caution. Due to worsening weather, road conditions are expected to deteriorate this afternoon and into the evening.

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A previous collision near Crossfield has been cleared.

Earlier this morning, multiple emergency crews were reported responding to what appeared to be a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 2A near the entrance to the Crossfield Industrial area at McCool Crescent.

According to witness reports, the vehicle involved was on its side, and the local fire department was managing the situation. Witnesses also reported seeing emergency vehicles heading north from Airdrie toward the site.

There was no confirmed information yet regarding injuries or the cause of the crash.

A potential collision west of the Balzac (8 Street) roundabout on Highway 566 has been cleared. 

Motorists previously reported that the collision involved what appeared to be a truck, though no other details were provided.

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