The LPS is advising residents of a semi-truck jack-knifed on Mayor Magrath, October 24, 2023.(Photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

CLOSURE RESOLVED

Lethbridge Police advise of closure on Mayor Magrath

Oct 24, 2023 | 8:46 AM

UPDATE – October 24, 2023 at 9:05 a.m.

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has confirmed that a semi-truck that was jack-knifed on the underpass at Mayor Magrath has been removed.

Police said that all traffic in the area is flowing again.

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Overnight and morning snowfall has caused difficult conditions for morning commuters on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has reported that a semi-truck has jack-knifed under the underpass at Mayor Magrath Drive.

This has resulted in a block for southbound traffic between 2 Avenue North and 3 Avenue South. Motorists are cautioned to avoid the area.

Police said it will “take some time for the semi-truck to be removed”.

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