Ontario Highways

• Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour

  Currently, HOV lanes in Ontario can't be used by anyone with fewer than two people in their vehicle, a measure designed to encourage car sharing on commutes. 

  Politics

  Mar 17
  
• Ontario government pressed for action on northern highways after fatal crashes

  Over just five days in the north, the Chiefs of Ontario said there were five serious incidents on northern highways, which they say uniquely impact their communities.

  Canada

  Feb 24
  
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• Ontario plans to replace Hwy. 400 bridge for future widening to 10 lanes

  On Friday, the province announced it was moving ahead with replacing the Dunlop Street bridge, which crosses Highway 400 as it curves through Barrie.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2025
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• Ontario engineers begin work-to-rule action, threatening to slow key highway projects

  On Tuesday, the union representing senior engineers working on government projects including highways and building code in Ontario began its first strike action in 35 years.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2024
• OPP say 2022 has so far been deadliest year on highways since 2012

  The OPP said it hasn't seen the number of people killed in highway collisions reach the 100 mark by the second week of May since 2012.

  Traffic

  May 17, 2022
• Ontario government announces phase two of Morriston bypass construction

  Phase two of the Morriston bypass, which is slated to be ready by 2025, involves building a new interchange to connect the 401 and Highway 6.

  Politics

  May 3, 2022
• Ontario to permanently keep speed limits on some highway sections at 110 km/h

  Ontario is set to announce Tuesday that speed limits of 110 kilometres per hour on six sections of provincial highways are here to stay.

  Traffic

  Mar 29, 2022
• Ontario drops tolls for Highway 412 and 418 in Durham Region starting in April

  Premier Doug Ford has announced that tolls will be removed from Highway 412 and Highway 418 in Durham Region starting on April 5.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2022
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• Premier Doug Ford touts full funding for long proposed Bradford highway project, with no tolls

  Ford was in Bradford to reiterate the commitment to plan the 16.2-km Bradford Bypass highway, which would connect existing Toronto-area highways in Simcoe County and York Region.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Highway 427 extension in Vaughan set to open Sept. 18 amid ongoing legal battle

  Highway 427 currently runs between the Queen Elizabeth Way and Highway 7, but as of around 7 a.m. on Saturday the new northern endpoint will be Major MacKenzie Drive.

  Traffic

  Sep 16, 2021