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News: Accident blocks traffic on Crowchild Tr at Richmond Rd

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 29, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic accident at the intersection of Richmond Road and Crowchild Trail blocked traffic Thursday afternoon, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Richmond Rd and Crowchild Tr SW. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 29, 2021 No further details are available at this time. If you have been in a…

News: Traffic accident blocks NB lanes of 5 St at Glenmore Tr

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 29, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident blocked multiple lanes of traffic in Calgary Thursday afternoon. ALERT: Traffic incident on NB 5 St and Glenmore Tr SW, blocking multiple lanes. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/NVf5z79vTW — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 29, 2021 It is unknown at this time what caused the incident. Have you been hurt in a…

News: Multi-vehicle accident blocks ramp from McKnight to Deerfoot Tr

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 29, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A crash involving multiple vehicles blocked traffic in Thorncliffe Thursday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Multi-vehicle incident on McKnight Bv and Deerfoot Tr NE, partially blocking the NB exit ramp. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/LBLD5WmOMH — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 29, 2021 Emergency crews had the road cleared by 8:45 a.m. It is unknown…

News: Traffic incident blocks road in Douglas Park

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 29, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident in Douglas Park caused a temporary road blockage, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Douglasdale Bv and Deerfoot Tr SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 29, 2021 The incident happened around 7:48 a.m. Thursday morning. Emergency crews cleared the road by 8:08 a.m. If you…

News Update: Car crash, train block traffic both ways in Valleyfield

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A passing train exacerbated the traffic back-up in the Valleyfield area of Calgary beginning around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, according to 660 News Traffic. #yyctraffic Double-trouble on Barlow Trail. A crash past 50th Avenue in the SB LHL.. and, there’s also a train blocking traffic in both directions.#BarlowBackupsBuilding pic.twitter.com/FsGrHuQf8T — 660 NEWS…

News: Multi-vehicle crash in Valleyfield blocks SB Barlow Tr

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Barlow Trail and 50 Avenue Southeast blocked the left lane of Barlow beginning around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Multi-vehicle incident on SB Barlow Tr and 50 Ave SE, blocking the left lane. Please Dr with caution. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/k2ftxxOVDb — YYC…

News: Traffic incident near Calgary Zoo blocks Memorial Dr

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident near the Calgary Zoo blocked both the southbound exit lane and the westbound right lane of Memorial Drive late this morning. ALERT: Traffic incident on Memorial Dr and Deerfoot Tr SE, blocking the right SB exit lane and WB right lane. Expect delays in the area. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/FJxCwXDSX8…

News: Calgary cyclist involved in accident near Bankview

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 28, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Medical responders treated a cyclist who was involved in an accident at the intersection of Richmond Road and 17 Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. this morning. Officials advise drivers to proceed slowly through the area and watch out for fellow drivers. ALERT: Emergency services have been called to help a cyclist involved…

News: Traffic incident partially blocks road at Glenmore Trail and Deerfoot Trail

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 27, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic accident at the intersection of Glenmore Trail and SE Deerfoot Trail partially blocked the southbound to eastbound merge lane around noon Tuesday, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Glenmore Tr and Deerfoot Tr SE, partially blocking the SB to EB merge lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/gs2Gu5Hpxk — YYC Transportation…

News: Traffic accident reported at intersection of Heritage Dr and Glendeer Cir

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 27, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A traffic accident at the intersection of Heritage Drive and South East Glendeer Circle occurred around noon today, according to YYC Traffic. ALERT: Traffic incident on Heritage Dr and Glendeer Ci SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 27, 2021 The details of the incident are unclear at this time. We…

News: Two-car accident blocks Macleod Trail at S Anderson

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 27, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A two-car accident at the intersection of Macleod Trail and South East Anderson Road partially blocked the NB exit this morning, according to YYC Transportation. CLEAR: The two vehicle incident on NB Macleod Tr at Anderson Rd SE is cleared. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 27, 2021 The accident happened…

News: Crash blocks traffic on Shaganappi Tr at Country Hills Bv NW

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 26, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A collision affected traffic on Shaganappi Trail at Country Hills Boulevard NW this morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Shaganappi Tr and Country Hills Bv NW. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 26, 2021 The incident occurred sometime before 10:40 a.m. today, and the area had not been reported…