Dust storm in southern Alberta shuts down part of Highway 3
Posted Feb 7, 2022 2:30 pm.
Last Updated Feb 7, 2022 2:31 pm.
A section of Highway 3 has been closed because of a dust storm.
Alberta’s emergency alert website issued the closure notice around 1:45 p.m. Monday, saying strong winds are picking up dust and sand, reducing visibility along the highway between Coaldale and Taber, east of Lethbridge.
Dust Storm Alert Feb07 143PM Take necessary precautions. MD of Taber https://t.co/L8ht6OkSYi #ABemerg
— Alberta Emergency Alert (@AB_EmergAlert) February 7, 2022
RCMP officers are responding to multiple crashes on that section of the road.
Wind warnings are also in place for the area.
Environment Canada says gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour are possible in some parts through the afternoon.
Highway 3 is CLOSED between Coaldale & Taber.
Multiple crashes in area of road where high winds obscure visibility.Many Wind Warnings are in play–affecting Lethbridge, Brooks, Crowsnest, Okotoks & more areas. #ABRoads #yyctraffic pic.twitter.com/OtD6Q8LJIA
— CityNews Calgary Traffic (@CityNews660) February 7, 2022
Drivers are asked to avoid the area for the time being, until conditions improve.
