Highway 8 Closure

• Highway 8 closed between Merritt and Spences Bridge due to mudslides

  Resident Gary Abbott told Global News his truck broke down after hitting the second slide and he counted about five on the roadway.

  Traffic

  Jul 14, 2023
  
• Calgary intersection to close permanently in September due to unsafe U-turns

  As construction on the West Calgary Ring Road continues, Highway 8 and 101 Street S.W. will close in mid-September, according to the government.

  Traffic

  Sep 1, 2021
  
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• Closure of Hamilton’s Highway 8 Hill will extend into November

  The road was closed in both directions, between Bond Street and Hillcrest Avenue, earlier this month due to significant erosion caused by a rain storm.

  Traffic

  Oct 11, 2019
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• Collision between motorcycle, vehicle closes Highway 8 in Flamborough

  The highway was closed between Safari and Studiman roads in response, and police are uncertain when it will reopen.

  Crime

  Apr 22, 2019
• Hwy. 8 eastbound ramp to Hwy. 401 closed Sunday night

  If you are planning an overnight trip to Toronto on Sunday, be prepared to leave a little early..

  Consumer

  Oct 12, 2018