BOW VALLEY - Due to slick conditions and poor visibility, police are advising against non-essential travel on Highway 1 east of Canmore.
On Saturday evening (Feb. 25), RCMP said blowing snow has created black ice and visibility is very poor between Highway 40 near Kananaskis and Highway 22 near Cochrane.
RCMP are advising the public of poor road conditions along Hwy 1 west of #Cochrane. Weather is causing poor visibility and slippery conditions. Please use extreme caution. Stay up to date at https://t.co/jUuqnfKOkq #ABRoads pic.twitter.com/NVY1GzozbH
— RCMP Alberta (@RCMPAlberta) February 26, 2023
"At this time, there are many vehicles in the ditches and emergency crews are on scene assisting. If you do not have essential travel in this area, it is advised that you stay off the Highway," said an RCMP statement.
According to 511 Alberta, emergency crews are on scene near Highway 40 due to earlier motor vehicle accidents.
Delays are expected.
Update: EB Hwy1 east of jct Hwy40, near Kananaskis, emergency crews remain on scene due to earlier MVC. Multiple vehicles reportedly in the ditch due to slippery road conditions in the area. Expect significant delays, or use Hwy1A as an alternate route. (7:16pm) #ABRoads https://t.co/x87pADChTG
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) February 26, 2023
