Heavy traffic in mountain parks for long weekend

By News Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2010 8:44 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

If you’re eager to get started on your long weekend, slow down through the national parks.

Although construction has been halted through the long weekend in Banff and Yoho National Parks, higher than normal volumes are expected.

Communications Officer with Parks Canada for Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, Omar McDadi tells 660News drivers should be aware that the construction zones are still active and you’ll have to share the roads with the animals.

Peak traffic time in the parks for westbound traffic is Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. and eastbound on Labour Day Monday from 2 p.m. till 9 p.m.

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