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Wolfe Island Ferry Updates
Based on preliminary assessments, plans are underway to move the vessel to dry dock in Hamilton for further inspection and repairs on Saturday, December 21. The vessel will be transported with the support of tugs as a precaution.
With the relocation of the WI4, the Wolfe Islander III (WI3) will resume service at the Marysville dock. Starting at 0530h on Sunday, December 22, the WI will operate between Marysville and Kingston on a 60-minute round trip schedule. Please note there will be two 30-minute layovers in the schedule, at 2300h and 0030h each night.
If the weather on Saturday is not favourable to move the WI4, these plans may be delayed. We will let you know as soon as possible if that happens.
Ontario Raising Speed Limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on Select 400-Series Highways
Starting July 12, 2024, the speed limit will be permanently raised to 110 km/h on most of the following provincial highway sections.
Sections of highway under construction will be raised to 110 km/h upon completion:
- Hwy 401, Tilbury, extending the existing 110 km/h zone further east by 14 km
- Hwy 401 from Hwy 35/115 to Cobourg
- Hwy 401 from Colborne to Belleville
- Hwy 401 from Belleville to Kingston
- Hwy 401 from Hwy 16 to Quebec boundary
- Hwy 403 from Woodstock to Brantford
- Hwy 403 from Brantford to Hamilton
- Hwy 406 from Thorold to Welland
- Hwy 416 from Hwy 401 to Ottawa
- Hwy 69 from Sudbury to French River
NEW - 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 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.