Continuous Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound Collector between McCOWAN ROAD and NEILSON ROAD, Tor…
★ Quick facts
- Location
- Between McCOWAN ROAD and NEILSON ROAD
- Start date
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 10:00 PM
- End date
- Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 5:00 AM
- Lanes affected
- 2 Left Lane(s)
- Severity
- Heavy
- Source
- Ontario 511Event ID 319754
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 McCOWAN ROAD and NEILSON ROAD is impacted by construction work. The source lists affected lanes as: 2 Left 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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