Semi crash blocks Highway 2 overnight

An overturned semi closed northbound Highway 2 near Maskwacis on April 8, 2026. (Source: Alberta RCMP)

An overturned semi affected traffic on northbound Highway 2 near Maskwacis over Wednesday night.

The commercial truck crashed north of the Maskwacis exit sometime before 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

While its trailer was unloaded and the road was cleared, traffic was rerouted to Highway 2A via Highway 611.

One lane was reopened by 11:30 p.m., although the area was not fully reopened until late Thursday morning.