TODAY / AUG 26SEVERE
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ConstructionMon, Aug 24, 2026 – Sat, Aug 29, 2026HWY 401 (Eastbound)

Nightly Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound Collector between ISLINGTON AVE and WESTON ROAD, Toronto.

Construction · Mon, Aug 24, 2026 – Sat, Aug 29, 2026
★ IMPACT 4/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD

Quick facts

Location
Between ISLINGTON AVE and WESTON ROAD
Start date
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 11:00 PM
End date
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Lanes affected
2 Alternating Lane(s)
Severity
Heavy
Source
Ontario 511Event ID 290072

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 ISLINGTON AVE and WESTON 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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