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ConstructionSun, Aug 23, 2026 – Sat, Sep 5, 2026HWY 401 (Eastbound)

Nightly Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound Express between VICTORIA PARK AVE and NEILSON ROAD, Tor…

Construction · Sun, Aug 23, 2026 – Sat, Sep 5, 2026
★ IMPACT 4/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD

Quick facts

Location
Between VICTORIA PARK AVE and NEILSON ROAD
Start date
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 · 10:00 PM
End date
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Lanes affected
2 Alternating Lane(s)
Severity
Heavy
Source
Ontario 511Event ID 291413

Traffic context

Traffic today

This closure is one part of the day. The daily brief shows the event load, other road work, and the likely busy window from the same calendar data.

Day status
Severe
Busy window
Likely busiest 7 AM to 8 PM as event traffic overlaps with afternoon rush hour.
Main signal
Jays at Rogers Centre + Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex) + The Fray
  • Jays vs Royals
  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex)
  • The Fray

What's affected

HWY 401 (Eastbound) between VICTORIA PARK AVE and NEILSON ROAD is impacted by construction work. The source lists affected lanes as: 2 Alternating Lane(s).

Corridors to compare: Highway 7 runs east–west north of the 401, while the 407 ETR is a tolled east–west highway. Avenue Road, Yonge Street, and Eglinton Avenue are signalized local corridors. Which one wins depends on the day — check a live map before you leave.

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