Heavy Snow Closes Whitemud Drive and 23 Avenue in Edmonton
Edmonton drivers faced major travel disruptions on March 27, 2025, as heavy snow and poor road conditions led to multiple collisions and forced the closure of key roads, including Whitemud Drive and 23 Avenue.
According to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), Whitemud Drive was shut down in both directions between Quesnell Bridge and Gateway Boulevard starting at 8:34 p.m. The closure was due to a series of crashes amid deteriorating conditions.
Shortly after, EPS also reported the closure of 23 Avenue between Rabbit Hill Road and 119 Street—another major route in southwest Edmonton—because of similar traffic incidents.
Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads
@ctvedmonton A section of the Whitemud Freeway in Edmonton was closed on Thursday night because of multiple crashes, the Edmonton Police Service said. Edmonton received 20 cm of snow in parts of the city on Thursday. #yeg #edmonton #yegtraffic #yegwx #abstorm #alberta
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Police and emergency services are asking drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. If travel is unavoidable, motorists are being urged to reduce speed and drive cautiously.
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“The Edmonton Police Service is reminding all motorists to please slow down and exercise safe driving as the winter weather continues,” EPS said in a public statement.
The Alberta RCMP also issued an advisory, warning that road and weather conditions pose a serious hazard across much of the province.
Tow Ban Issued for Leduc Area
In addition to road closures in Edmonton, officials implemented a tow ban in the Leduc area, located just south of the city. The restriction comes as snowfall continues to impact road safety and emergency response capabilities.
Snowfall Totals and Forecasts
Although official totals from Environment and Climate Change Canada were still pending as of late Thursday, early estimates suggest that some parts of Edmonton have already received over 20 centimeters of snow. Some forecasts warn that up to 30 centimeters could fall by Friday morning under a continuing snowfall warning.
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Collision Reporting Reminder
EPS reminds all drivers involved in a crash to report incidents at a Collision Reporting Centre, especially if police are unable to attend due to volume or weather.
What to Know:
- Whitemud Drive closed between Quesnell Bridge and Gateway Boulevard
- 23 Avenue closed between Rabbit Hill Road and 119 Street
- Tow ban in Leduc area
- Snowfall warning remains in effect
- Up to 30 cm of snow expected in some areas by Friday
- Drivers advised to avoid travel and slow down
More…
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/whitemud-closure-collisions-1.7495756
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/whitemud-drive-shut-down-due-to-multiple-collisions-eps
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video/2025/03/28/extended-whitemud-closed-due-to-multiple-collisions
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