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RCMP QEII Traffic Services advise of treacherous road conditions

Mar 29, 2021 | 10:42 AM

The RCMP QEII Traffic Services Unit is advising that travel on the QEII between Didsbury and Penhold is not recommended.

Mounties say highway conditions include areas with zero visibility, high winds, icy and slippery roads.

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Currently they are on scene along with other Emergency services at two separate jack-knifed semi-trucks on the QEII. One is in the Antler Hill area near Innisfail, while the other is near the Bowden Fas Gas Station.

Single lane traffic southbound is occurring in these areas.

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The RCMP QEII Traffic Services report motorists are coming upon Emergency crews very quickly and are requesting motorists to slow down for everyone’s safety.

Visibility is said to be poor and Emergency crews are at several locations along that area of the highway assisting motorists.

Motorists are asked to avoid travelling on the QEII in this area.