The Airport Trail tunnel in northeast Calgary has closed early Sunday morning and will remain closed until Wednesday due to enhanced security measures for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. Travellers heading to the airport from the east side are advised to use Country Hills Boulevard to Barlow Trail as an alternate route. Other restrictions include the closure of the off-ramp from 19th Street N.E. to eastbound Airport Trail, a ban on stopping or parking around the airport perimeter, and restricted access to the north end of McCall Way to employee and business traffic only. Police recommend allowing extra time for airport travel.
Take alternate routes and extra time: Airport Trail tunnel closes for G7; other restrictions in place
Calgary
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Airport Trail tunnel in northeast Calgary has closed early Sunday morning and will remain closed until Wednesday due to enhanced security measures for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. Travellers heading to the airport from the east side are advised to use Country Hills Boulevard to Barlow Trail as an alternate route. Other restrictions include the closure of the off-ramp from 19th Street N.E. to eastbound Airport Trail, a ban on stopping or parking around the airport perimeter, and restricted access to the north end of McCall Way to employee and business traffic only. Police recommend allowing extra time for airport travel.
Trending- 1 Tunnel closed early Sunday morning
- 2 Restrictions remain until Wednesday
- Increased travel time to Calgary International Airport
- Need for alternate routes
- Restricted access in certain areas around the airport
What: Airport Trail tunnel closure and other traffic restrictions are in place.
When: Early Sunday morning until Wednesday.
Where: Airport Trail tunnel in northeast Calgary, Calgary International Airport perimeter, 19th Street N.E. off-ramp, and the north end of McCall Way.
Why: As part of extra security measures for the G7 Leaders’ Summit, facilitating the arrival and departure of G7 leaders and their delegations.
How: By closing the tunnel, restricting specific routes and parking, and implementing security checkpoints.