UPDATE: July 25th, 7:00 am

Because of the oversized semi load that collided with the Highway 12 overpass, RCMP are saying that a structural evaluation was completed and Highway 12 overpass is now closed to all traffic.SB QEII at Hwy12 there is a closure in the slow lane  and speed reduced to 80km/h. EB Hwy12 closed, expect alt. traffic and delays

 

BACKGROUND:

On July 24, 2022 at approximately 5:20 pm, Blackfalds RCMP responded to a collision involving an oversized semi load on Highway 2 that collided with the Highway 12 overpass. Blackfalds RCMP advise Highway 2 southbound traffic is closed at the Highway 12 overpass. Traffic is being diverted. The highway is expected to be closed for several hours.

There are no reported injuries at this time.