The repair of the Whitemud Drive overpass at Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton, damaged in June 2023 by a semi-trailer carrying an excavator, has been delayed until February 2025. Drivers are frustrated by the continued traffic disruptions and safety concerns, particularly during winter months.
A major road maintenance project will begin on Crowchild Trail in Calgary on Monday, June 3. The work will take place on a nine-kilometer stretch of Crowchild Trail N.W. between Stoney Trail and 32nd Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in mid-September, with a shutdown in July during the Calgary Stampede. The city says the work is essential to ensure the safety and longevity of the road and sidewalks. Crews will be repairing and replacing asphalt, concrete, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, curbs, barriers, and gutters. Commuters are expected to experience delays during the construction period. The city says one to two lanes in each direction of Crowchild Trail will always be open, and most of the work will be done in off-peak hours.
Multiple individuals sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Calgary’s Stoney Trail N.W. near the Bow River bridge crossing on Saturday. The incident involving two vehicles occurred around 4:00 p.m., resulting in the closure of all southbound lanes on Stoney Trail and causing significant traffic delays. Witnesses reported a white van colliding with a food truck. Those injured were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The police investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.
Heavy rains and gusty winds disrupted transportation in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Monday. Local train services on Central, Harbour, and Western railway lines were running behind schedule, with delays of up to 20 minutes. The Metro service between Aarey and Andheri East was also affected due to debris getting entangled on the OHE near Airport Road Metro station. Traffic movement was slow in several areas due to fallen hoardings and tempo breakdowns. Maximum temperatures were around 35°C, while minimum temperatures were around 28°C.
Motorists traveling on the M25 this weekend are advised to anticipate significant delays due to a 10-mile closure from Junction 9 to Junction 10. The closure will begin on Friday evening and continue until Monday morning to facilitate the installation of a new bridge. The closure falls during the warmest period of the year thus far, with temperatures expected to reach 24°C, potentially increasing traffic volume. Traffic is expected to be diverted over a 19-mile route, potentially congesting local roads and complicating access to nearby attractions and major airports. Travelers are urged to use alternative routes or postpone their journeys if possible.
Motorists are facing extensive delays of up to 50 minutes on the northbound M66 and A56 near Bury due to a collision on the A56. The incident has resulted in the closure of one lane on the A56 between Edenfield and Haslingden, impacting traffic flow from junction two of the M66 near Bury. While details of the crash remain unknown, emergency services are on the scene, adding to the congestion.
All westbound lanes of the 610 North Loop at Ella in northwest Houston are closed after an overturned box truck caught fire during the morning commute Wednesday. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, which were visible from miles away. An ambulance was also spotted at the scene, but it’s unclear if anyone was injured. Other vehicles were hooked up to tow trucks, but their connection to the incident is unknown. The frontage road is not a viable detour as backups stretch to I-45 North Freeway. Consider alternate routes such as Cavalcade or I-10. Stay tuned for updates and real-time traffic data via the ABC13 app to avoid delays.
Canada geese are a common sight in New Jersey, where they gather in large groups near water bodies. This time of year, they escort their newly hatched goslings around to feed and learn how to swim. While these birds add a touch of nature to residential areas, they also pose a sanitary issue due to their tendency to leave droppings on lawns. Homeowners often resort to using decoy border collies or low temporary fences to deter the geese from their property. However, the geese continue to cross roads in large numbers, sometimes causing traffic delays. The reason for their pedestrian approach is attributed to the inability of young goslings to fly and the molting of flight feathers in adults during this time of year. Despite the inconvenience they may cause, it’s important to remember that Canada geese are a protected species with no natural predators in the area. Motorists are advised to pay attention and be prepared to stop when encountering these feathered pedestrians.
A semi-truck collision on westbound Interstate 80 near Reed Avenue caused extensive black smoke and traffic delays on Monday morning. The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 7:41 a.m. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it is unknown if anyone was injured. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and commuters are advised to check our live traffic map for updates.
