Part of Highway 15 closed in Fort Saskatchewan due to lost semi load
Police issued a traffic advisory around 9:15 a.m. saying Highway 15 is closed in all directions.
Highway 21 has been reduced to one lane.
'Although it is still passable, drivers should expect delays,' Mounties said.
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