Stay safe on Alberta roads this Canada Day
EDMONTON- Across the province, Albertans will hit the road this weekend to enjoy Canada Day festivities.
Motorists can expect increased traffic volumes and slower traffic flow on most roads and highways.
This year, police expect Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes national parks to be busier than usual, with thousands making their way from across the country to celebrate Canada’s 150th and discover the what the parks have to offer.
“Traffic safety within the national parks is just as important as it is anywhere else,” says Superintendent Rick Gardner, Alberta Traffic Sheriffs. “It does, however, include unique scenarios that drivers may not encounter when driving in more urban areas. Frequent stopping, the presence of wildlife and driving through unfamiliar surroundings are all factors to be aware of when travelling through Alberta’s national parks.”