Scheduled for Oct 21, 2026, 1:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 14, 2026, 6:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 6:24:15 PM UTC

Nightly construction closes all eastbound express lanes on HWY 401 in Pickering

MTO reports a full closure of the eastbound express lanes on HWY 401 between Whites Road and Brock Road in Pickering during nightly construction.

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The notice identifies a full lane closure on this eastbound express segment.

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Ontario 511 Traffic Events roadwork on HWY 401 (Eastbound)Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario (https://www.ontario.ca/page/open-government-licence-ontario). Source: Ontario 511. Information is provided “as is”; actual roadway conditions may differ. No endorsement by Ontario 511, MTO, or the Government of Ontario is implied. Usage terms

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