Published on Mar. 28, 2025, 11:45 AM
Multiple collisions, poor driving conditions prompted a partial closure of Whitemud Drive Thursday, a tow ban was also in effect in the Leduc area
A large section of a major road in Edmonton has been closed due to multiple collisions and wintry weather causing poor driving conditions.
Edmonton Police Service said in a news release Thursday night that Whitemud Drive is closed in all directions between the Quesnell Bridge and Gateway Boulevard "as a result of multiple collisions."
"The Edmonton Police Service is reminding all motorists to please slow down and exercise safe driving as the winter weather continues," police said in a news release.
At 10:40 p.m., EPS advised that 23rd Avenue was also closed in all directions between Rabbit Hill Road and 119th Street, as a result of collisions.
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A snowfall warning was in effect for Edmonton on Thursday. (Connor O'Donovan/The Weather Network)
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