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Snowstorm prompts closure of Coutts border crossing

Nov 27, 2019 | 7:09 PM

COUTTS, AB – UPDATE (11:07 am Thursday): Canada Border Services Agency reports that the Del Bonita border crossing is closed via AB Hwy 62/MT Hwy 213.

UPDATE (10:30 am Thursday): Officials with the Village of Coutts have confirmed that Highway I15 in the U.S. is open and border officers are letting travellers enter the country, but travel is still not recommended, and if you get stuck in the ditch, no one will be able to help get you out.

Original Story:

Drivers will not be able to head to the U.S. via the Coutts border crossing.

According to the Village of Coutts, U.S. Customs is turning back all vehicles heading south due to heavy snowfall on both sides of the border.

Lethbridge 911 adds that Highway 4 is “extremely icy”.

Highway I15 in the U.S. is closed for regular travel.

Although the motel in Coutts is full for the night, the Village says the Coutts Civic Centre is open and accepting stranded travellers.