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Road closureThu, Aug 27, 2026 – Sat, Aug 29, 2026HWY 401 (Westbound)

Nightly Construction on HWY 401 Westbound Express between HWY 404 and YONGE ST, Toronto.

Road closure · Thu, Aug 27, 2026 – Sat, Aug 29, 2026
★ IMPACT 3/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD

Quick facts

Location
Between HWY 404 and YONGE ST
Start date
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 11:59 PM
End date
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Lanes affected
ALL LANES CLOSED
Severity
HeavyLane restriction
Source
Ontario 511Event ID 293679

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
Heavy
Busy window
Sharpest squeeze likely 11 PM to 1 AM as crowds leave; arrivals build more gradually 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Main signal
Jays at Rogers Centre + Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex) + Fan Expo Canada
  • Jays vs Mariners
  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex)
  • Fan Expo Canada

What's affected

HWY 401 (Westbound) between HWY 404 and YONGE ST is impacted by a lane restriction. The source lists affected lanes as: ALL LANES CLOSED.

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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