What is happening on Hwy 1 right now?

Alberta 511 is reporting 4 construction zones on this route.

How long does it take to drive from Calgary to Banff?

About 90 minutes for the 130 km along Highway 1 in clear conditions. Allow considerably longer in winter, on long weekends, and whenever a closure is in effect — the Trans-Canada has no practical detour through the mountain parks.

Is there an alternative route if Highway 1 is closed?

Between Canmore and Lake Louise, Highway 1A (the Bow Valley Parkway) parallels Highway 1 and is often the detour, though it is slower, partly seasonally restricted for wildlife, and can be closed by the same event. West of Lake Louise there is no alternative — Highway 1 is the only through route to the B.C. border.

Road conditions

Is Highway 1 to Banff open?

Highway 1: Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise and the B.C. border · 175 km

Open — no closures reported

4 construction zones reported.

From Alberta 511 ↗️, which is authoritative and always takes precedence over this page.

This data may be delayed. Last updated October 8, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. — about 4 hours ago. Check the source directly before relying on it.

A Parks Canada pass is required to stop anywhere in Banff National Park, including the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake areas. Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles year-round.

Construction

Roadwork causes delays, not closures — it does not change the verdict above.

Constructionat Old Banff Coach RoadHWY-1 (West)
Bridge construction on HWY-1 Westbound Near Range Road 33. Speed Restriction: 80km/hr Activities: Speed reduction, Expect traffic delays, Ramp closed, Follow Directions
Lanes: No DataType: bridgeConstruction511 updated 5:17 a.m.
Constructionat Old Banff Coach RoadHWY-1 (East)
Bridge construction on HWY-1 Eastbound Near Range Road 33. Speed Restriction: 80km/hr Activities: Lane closure, Speed reduction, Traffic congestion, On site detour, Expect traffic delays, Follow Directions
Lanes: No DataType: bridgeConstruction511 updated 5:01 a.m.
Constructionat Jct Hwy 22 (Cochrane turnoff)HWY-1 (West)
Bridge maintenance operations on HWY-1 Westbound Near Jumping Pound Rd. Width Restriction: 4m Speed Restriction: 50km/hr Activities: Lane closure, Speed reduction, Narrow lane, Narrow shoulder, One lane travel, Drive with caution, Follow Directions Visibility: Dust
Lanes: No DataType: bridgeMaintenance511 updated 5:12 a.m.
Constructionat MorleyHWY-1 (West)
Bridge maintenance operations on HWY-1 Westbound Near Bear Hill Road. 1 Right lane closed. Speed Restriction: 80km/hr Activities: Lane closure, No passing, Speed reduction, Traffic congestion, On site detour, Expect traffic delays, Two way traffic, Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Lanes: 1 Right lane closedType: bridgeMaintenance511 updated 5:38 p.m.

Connecting roads nearby

Closures and incidents on other roads within a few kilometres of this route. They are not closures of this highway.

Full closureat Lake LouiseMoraine Lake Rd (Unknown)
Seasonal Road Closure on Moraine Lake Rd Near Chemin Lake Louise. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed
Lanes: All lanes closedType: seasonalroadclosure511 updated 4:57 a.m.
Full closureat Lake LouiseMoraine Lake Rd
General Information on Moraine Lake Rd All Directions Near Tramline. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed
Lanes: All lanes closedType: general511 updated 4:57 a.m.

Weather along the route

Current conditions from the nearest Environment and Climate Change Canada station to each point. Mountain weather changes faster than any forecast — this is a guide, not a guarantee.

Calgary (Bowfort Road)

14°A few clouds

Calgary (Olympic Park)

Canmore

19°A few clouds

Canmore

B.C. border (Kicking Horse Pass)

19°A mix of sun and cloud

Banff, 58 km away

ThursdayA mix of sun and cloud19° / 7°
FridayShowers10° / 0°
SaturdayPeriods of snow0° / -4°

Fire bans along the route

Fire bans, restrictions and advisories in effect near this road.

Advisories for Banff and Lake Louise

Park closures, wildlife warnings and trail advisories within 25 km of the route.

Showing the 12 closest to the route, of 14.

Common questions

Is Highway 1 to Banff open?: Open — no closures reported. 4 construction zones reported.
What is happening on Hwy 1 right now?: Alberta 511 is reporting 4 construction zones on this route.
What should I know before driving Hwy 1?: A Parks Canada pass is required to stop anywhere in Banff National Park, including the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake areas. Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles year-round.
How long does it take to drive from Calgary to Banff?: About 90 minutes for the 130 km along Highway 1 in clear conditions. Allow considerably longer in winter, on long weekends, and whenever a closure is in effect — the Trans-Canada has no practical detour through the mountain parks.
Is there an alternative route if Highway 1 is closed?: Between Canmore and Lake Louise, Highway 1A (the Bow Valley Parkway) parallels Highway 1 and is often the detour, though it is slower, partly seasonally restricted for wildlife, and can be closed by the same event. West of Lake Louise there is no alternative — Highway 1 is the only through route to the B.C. border.

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Road data from Alberta 511 (Government of Alberta), weather from Environment and Climate Change Canada, advisories from Parks Canada and Alberta Parks, fire bans from Alberta Fire Bans, and wildfire mapping from the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. The verdict above is derived from that data by fixed rules, with no AI in the decision — but the official sources are authoritative and always take precedence. This page carries no advertising.