TODAY / OCT 23SEVERE
416TRAFFIC
ConstructionFri, Oct 23, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026HWY 401 (Eastbound)

Continuous Construction on HWY 401 Eastbound Collector between WARDEN AVE and NEILSON ROAD, Toronto.

Construction · Fri, Oct 23, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026
★ IMPACT 4/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD

★ Quick facts

Location
Between WARDEN AVE and NEILSON ROAD
Start date
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 10:00 PM
End date
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 6:00 AM
Lanes affected
1 Right Lane(s)
Severity
Heavy
Source
Ontario 511Event ID 323641

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
Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field + Dave Chappelle Karmageddon + TTC Line 2
  • Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes
  • Queen St E
  • Queen St W

What's affected

HWY 401 (Eastbound) between WARDEN AVE and NEILSON ROAD is impacted by construction work. The source lists affected lanes as: 1 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.

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