The Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit and Redcliff Bylaw Services will be conducting an over dimensional load escort December 13, 2023, starting at approximately 8:30 am. The escort will be starting at the weigh scales east of Medicine Hat traveling on highway #1 west to the west Redcliff limits. Both west and eastbound lanes of Highway #1 and the SW industrial area of Medicine Hat will be affected by counterflowing of the over dimensional load which will result in traffic slowdowns. Please avoid these areas and take alternate routes if possible, please always follow all police/bylaw and pilot vehicle directions.