UPDATE: Calgary Police say the northbound lanes of Deerfoot Trail are now open, according to a social media post at 1:42 p.m on Tuesday afternoon.
🟢 ROAD OPEN 🟢
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) March 18, 2025
The northbound lanes on Deerfoot Trail between Memorial Drive & 16 Avenue N.E. have re-opened.
Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/GaG6FkrUJj
Original story below:
Northbound Deerfoot Trail is closed near 16 Avenue in Calgary and there are major delays in the area.
The City posted an alert on X, formerly Twitter, just before 10 a.m. on March 18, warning of the closure for a traffic incident.
The northbound lanes are closed between Memorial Drive and 16 Avenue, and drivers are asked to avoid the area, the City of Calgary said.
ALERT: Traffic incident on NB Deerfoot Tr approaching 16 Ave NE, the road is closed NB. Please avoid the area. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/uE1baMBAst
— YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) March 18, 2025
Northbound traffic appears to be backed up past 17 Avenue Southeast.
No other information is available.
