The G7 Summit is set to begin in less than a week in Kananaskis and the RCMP is encouraging motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists to plan ahead.
The RCMP Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) is encouraging locals and visitors travelling around Kananaskis to plan ahead and familiarize themselves with official updates on the Controlled Access Zone, road and trail closures, and alternative routes.
The Controlled Access Zone has been established around key Summit venues until June 18, 2025, when the Summit is intended to end. There will be a heavy security presence to ensure only authorized personnel, residents, and businesses can access the CAZ.
“While measures have been put in place to ensure minimal disruption in the CAZ, the general public is asked to try their best to stay away from these areas as wait times are expected to cause delays in travel,” the RCMP stated.
Highwood Pass and Highway 40 South will be closed to all vehicle traffic until it opens on June 21.
The RCMP stated that cyclists and pedestrians will not be able to access Highwood Pass from the north until June 20. However, cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to access Highwood Pass via the south. Cyclists will be turned around at the top of Highwood Pass just north of the Ptarmigan Cirque parking lot and be required to head back south.
The RCMP said there will be increased security presence on the road and signage indicating the locations of closure points.
The RCMP has also initiated a parking ban of all motorized vehicles on Highway 40 from the intersection of Highway 1 to the north winter closure gate at the junction of the Kananaskis Lakes Trail that will take effect from June 14 to 18 during the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.
