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Lane closures planned for the Burlington Skyway
There are lane closures planned for the Niagara-bound Burlington Skyway bridge over multiple weekends this summer for improvement work. Expect delays throughout the area when lanes are closed.Closures depend on weather and work schedules, and may be postponed or changed throughout the project. Check the schedule below and follow @511Ontario on X for the latest updates.
Schedule of planned closures (weather dependent):
Two Niagara-bound lanes of the Burlington Skyway along the QEW are scheduled to be closed from 10 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday on the following weekends:- September 5 - 8
- September 12 - 15
- September 26 - 29
Lane closures planned for Highway 417
Highway 417 Eastbound from Bronson to Kent will be reduced to 2 lanes between July 2nd and September 12th. Westbound lanes may have nightly and weekend closures from Metcalfe to Parkdale.Plan ahead, expect increased travel times.
Full closure planned for highway 416
R.W Tomlinson Limited would like to advise that there will be a full closure of Highway 416 Northbound from Spencerville (Exit 12) to Oxford Station (Exit 24) from September 21st,2025 at 10:00pm to September 25th, 2025, at 6:00am to facilitate the replacement of the Highway 416 / Raycroft Municipal Drain Box Culvert. The detour route will be Country Road
21, to County Road 22, to County Road 20, then re-entering Highway 416 Northbound.
All consideration has been given to implement traffic control measures to ensure minimal disruption to the traveling public. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience and
appreciate the public’s patience during construction.
Restricted Fire Zones
The Ministry of Natural Resources would like to thank Ontarians and visitors for doing their part to help prevent wildland fires and keep communities safe. Lifting the RFZ does not mean we can let our guard down when it comes to preventing human-caused fires. We all need to remain vigilant and keep safety top of mind when having outdoor fires. Please continue to use extreme caution and follow Ontario’s Outdoor Fires Regulations when having an outdoor fire in Ontario.ONTARIO 511 APP
The Ontario 511 app is available to all drivers and includes additional features:• Track my snow plow which will allow drivers to track the location of snow plows and salt trucks on provincial highways in Ontario
• Winter road condition information so drivers can see which roads are clear or covered in snow
• Weather warnings from Environment Canada to alert drivers of upcoming storms
• Up-to-date information on rest areas across the province
The app also provides images from over 910 cameras and includes up-to-date traffic information on construction, collisions and road closures. The Ontario 511 app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
TOWING AND VEHICLE STORAGE PROVINCIAL OVERSIGHT
In recent years, the towing industry has seen high levels of violence, corruption, and criminal activity. Based on findings and recommendations from the province’s 2021 towing task force, the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA) was created, and a provincial oversight program was implemented.The TSSEA took effect January 1, 2024 and replaces all municipal oversight regimes with a provincial oversight program. All tow drivers, tow operators, and vehicle storage operators are now required to hold a provincial certificate in Ontario. The TSSEA establishes stronger certification and safety requirements and sets out provisions for improved customer protections.
Learn more about your rights as a customer.
View an operator’s rates and certificate status online.
TOW ZONE PILOT ON SECTIONS OF GREATER TORONTO AREA HIGHWAYS
The Ministry of Transportation has a restricted towing zones pilot on sections of provincial highways in the Greater Toronto Area. If you need assistance in a restricted towing zone:- Call 911 if it is an emergency or if you are in a travelled lane and cannot safely move your vehicle to a safe location
- Call 511 if you are in a safe location and you need a tow (select the option for the Tow Zone Pilot)
- Only call 511 if you are in a restricted towing zone on a provincial highway (see map below).