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highway 49 - Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge
The Highway 49 Bay of Quinte Skyway bridge will remain in a single lane configuration until spring 2024. Traffic will continue to be controlled by traffic signals.During this time, the contractor will be completing final girder erections, concrete deck placement, barrier wall placements, asphalt paving, and approach grading work.
VISIT Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge Rehabilitation website https://hwy49quinteskyway.ca/
TOW ZONE PILOT ON SECTIONS OF GREATER TORONTO AREA HIGHWAYS
The Ministry of Transportation has launched 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).
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 850 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.