Stoney Trail reopens after police investigation of suspicious package
Posted Aug 10, 2019 11:55 am.
Last Updated Aug 10, 2019 1:55 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Calgary police have no reopened Stoney Trail NE between McKnight Blvd. and 96 Ave. NE.
A suspicious package prompted Calgary police to shut down a stretch of highway on Stoney Trail. Police say the package appears to have been a firework.
We have opened up all lanes of Stoney Trail NE between McKnight Blvd and 96 Ave NE. Thank you everyone for your patience as we resolved this situation. #YYCTraffic #YYC
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 10, 2019
Southbound traffic was being diverted off of Stoney Trail at Country Hills Blvd.
Calgary Police members are currently investigating a suspicious item located on Stoney Trail NE between McKnight Blvd NE and 96 Ave NE. Please avoid the area until the situation is resolved. #YYCTraffic #YYC
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 10, 2019
Police asked drivers to avoid the area while experts try to determine the nature of the package.
It was found at the side of the road around 11 a.m.
SB Stoney Trail traffic being rerouted onto Country Hills Blvd NE due to police activity. Please use an alt. route. (11:55am) #ABRoads #yyctraffic
— 511 Alberta (@511Alberta) August 10, 2019
