ConstructionTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Sat, Oct 17, 2026HWY 401 (Eastbound)
Nightly Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound Express between BAYVIEW AVE and LESLIE STREET, Toronto.
Construction · Tue, Oct 13, 2026 – Sat, Oct 17, 2026
★ IMPACT 4/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD
★ Quick facts
- Location
- Between BAYVIEW AVE and LESLIE STREET
- Start date
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM
- End date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 5:00 AM
- Lanes affected
- 2 Right Lane(s)
- Severity
- Heavy
- Source
- Ontario 511Event ID 316740
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 8:30 PM as event traffic overlaps with afternoon rush hour.
- Main signal
- Rugby Canada WXV Toronto V England + Lake Shore Blvd W restriction + Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
- Rugby Canada WXV Toronto V England
- Sheldrake Blvd
- Denison Ave
What's affected
HWY 401 (Eastbound) between BAYVIEW AVE and LESLIE STREET is impacted by construction work. The source lists affected lanes as: 2 Right 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.
Same-day events
- Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
Oct 13 · Scotiabank Arena
- Toronto FC v Orlando City SC
Oct 14 · BMO Field
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres
Oct 15 · Scotiabank Arena
- Rugby Canada WXV Toronto V England
Oct 16 · BMO Field
- Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Oct 16 · Scotiabank Arena
- TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5K
Oct 17 · University Avenue / Nathan Phillips Square
Plan ahead
Read next
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