Possible delays for avalanche control work - Icefields Parkway at Parker Ridge
Monday April 7, 2025.

Avalanche mitigation is planned in response to rising temperatures and freezing levels, along with increased solar input that may lead to instability of slopes that have the potential to affect the highway. Travelers on the Icefields Parkway should expect delays or short closures while Parks Canada staff conduct avalanche control work at Parker Ridge. Avalanche control work reduces the risk of natural avalanches hitting the road and helps ensure the safety of motorists on the Icefields Parkway.

Always check 511.alberta.ca before departure for more the most up-to-date road conditions and status. Weather conditions may change.
Your safety is our priority.
Parks Canada only closes roads when absolutely necessary, when weather, road or avalanche conditions present a risk to human life. To learn more about how the Icefields Parkway is managed, click here.
Plan ahead:
• Check 511.Alberta.ca for road conditions and traffic information.
• Respect road closures and delays.
• Know the weather forecast.