Ontario Ministry of Transportation Schedules Dozens of Highway Closures

The Ministry of Transportation scheduled dozens of provincial highway closures across several Ontario regions on October 1, 2026, to facilitate short-term and emergency repairs. The maintenance efforts primarily target major transit arteries to ensure infrastructure safety and functionality.

Durham region faces the most significant impact with 38 planned closures, concentrated largely on Highway 401 and Highway 35/115. In the Peel region, 18 closures are scheduled, affecting the Queen Elizabeth Way as well as Highways 401 and 410.

Peterborough is seeing two specific closures on Highway 115. One southbound lane is scheduled to remain closed until 5 p.m., while a northbound lane closure began at 7 a.m. Officials have advised motorists to adjust their travel routes or expect delays throughout the day.