A section of Highway 1 heading into Kananaskis is closed following a multi-vehicle collision.
Cochrane RCMP are advising that the westbound lanes of the Trans Canada Highway at Highway 40 near the Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino have been closed, with traffic at a standstill.
The hold-up is expected to last some time, as several vehicles will need to be removed from the road.
WB Hwy1 at Hwy40, near Kananaskis - CLOSED due to MVC - Expect major delays. Use alt. route. EB lanes remain open. (4:44pm) #ABRoads #ABParks
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A band of heavy snowfall in the region is likely a contributing factor, which coincided with the arrival of a cold front that brought a rapid dip in temperature.
RCMP advise staying off the roads in the area until conditions improve.
Fri, May 17, 1:30 PM
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