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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 may be postponed. 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:- July 11 - 14
- July 25 - 28
- August 15 - 18
- August 22 – 25
Lane closures planned for Highway 417
Highway 417 Eastbound from Bronson to Kent will be reduced to 2 lanes between July 2nd and August 29th. Westbound lanes may have nightly and weekend closures from Metcalfe to Parkdale.Plan ahead, expect increased travel times.
Highway 400 Northbound Lane Closures from 1km south of Innisfil Beach Road to 1km north of Innisfil Beach Road
Please note that between Friday July 11, 2025 and Monday July 14, 2025 Highway 400 northbound will have reduced lanes in the vicinity of Innisfil Beach Road to allow for the construction of the Highway 400 northbound re-alignment.The expected Highway 400 northbound lane closures will be as follows:
- July 11 at 10pm to July 12 at 10am - 2-lanes closed on Highway 400 northbound
- July 12 at 10am to July 12 at 6pm - 1-lane closed on Highway 400 northbound
- July 12 at 6pm to July 13 at 10am - 2-lanes closed on Highway 400 northbound
- July 13 at 10am to July 13 at 6pm - 1-lane closed on Highway 400 northbound
- July 13 at 6pm to July 14 at 5am - 2-lanes closed on Highway 400 northbound
- July 14, 2025 at 5am - All lanes reopened on Highway 400 northbound
Thank you for your understanding while we complete this necessary work.
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).