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Car crash closes Highway 16

Highway 16 has been closed today (Sunday, December 22) after a motor vehicle collision west of the town. At 2:26 p.m. police closed the road between the Highway 93 junction and the Alberta/British Columbia border.

Highway 16 has been closed today (Sunday, December 22) after a motor vehicle collision west of the town.

At 2:26 p.m. police closed the road between the Highway 93 junction and the Alberta/British Columbia border.

The incident was about 20 kilometres west of Jasper near Miette River.

According to Alberta 511, the road reopened at 4:59 p.m. to one lane alternating traffic with no passing and a speed reduction.

Collision investigation work is ongoing.

Major delays are expected on the highway. Check Alberta 511 before travelling.

Update @ 10:15 p.m. - Highway 16 from the Highway 93 junction to the AB/BC Border has been fully reopened

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