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ConstructionSun, Sep 6, 2026 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026HWY 401 (Eastbound)

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

Construction · Sun, Sep 6, 2026 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
★ IMPACT 4/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD

Quick facts

Location
Between VICTORIA PARK AVE and NEILSON ROAD
Start date
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 10:00 PM
End date
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 6:00 AM
Lanes affected
2 Alternating Lane(s)
Severity
Heavy
Source
Ontario 511Event ID 294174

Traffic context

Traffic on Sun, Sep 6, 2026

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
Sharpest squeeze likely 3 PM to 5 PM as crowds leave; arrivals build more gradually 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Main signal
Canadian International Air Show + AFC Toronto at BMO Field + Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex)
  • Canadian International Air Show
  • AFC Toronto vs. Calgary Wild FC
  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex)

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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