Highway 417 to close July 28 to 31 for O-Train West extension pedestrian bridge installation

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July 17, 2023
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Highway 417 and select ramps will be closed in both directions between Woodroffe Avenue and Greenbank Road from Friday, July 28 at 11 pm until Monday, July 31 at 5 am.

The following ramps will also be closed:

  • The eastbound on-ramps from Richmond Road
  • The eastbound on-ramps from Pinecrest Road
  • The eastbound off-ramp to Woodroffe Avenue
  • The westbound on-ramp from Maitland Avenue
  • The westbound on-ramp from Woodroffe Avenue
  • The westbound off-ramp to Pinecrest Road

Motorists will need to follow the signed detour routes:

Westbound detour

  • Exit Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue
  • Turn right on Woodroffe Avenue
  • Turn left on Carling Avenue
  • Turn left at Pinecrest Road
  • Turn right on to the onramp to re-enter Highway 417

Or

  • Exit Highway 417 at Woodroffe Avenue
  • Turn right on Woodroffe Avenue
  • Turn left on Carling Avenue
  • Turn left at Pinecrest Road
  • Turn right at Richmond Road
  • Turn right on to the onramp to re-enter Highway 417
Westbound detour - HIghway 417 closure between Woodroffe Avenue and Pinecrest Road - July 28 to 31
Déviation en direction ouest - fermeture de l'autoroute 417 entre l'avenue Woodroffe et le chemin Pinecrest - du 28 au 31 juillet

Eastbound detour

  • Exit Highway 417 at Greenbank Road
  • Turn right on Greenbank Road
  • Turn left on Baseline Road
  • Turn left on Woodroffe Avenue
  • Turn right onto the onramp to re-enter Highway 417
Eastbound detour - Highway 417 closure between Greenbank Road and Woodroffe Avenue - July 28 to 31
Déviation en direction est - Fermeture de l'autoroute 417 entre le chemin Greenbank et l'avenue Woodroffe - du 28 au 31 juillet

The closure is required as part of the Stage 2 West extension to install a pedestrian bridge that will enhance neighbourhood connectivity and provide direct access to the future Queensview Station from Baxter Road.

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