The Victoria Day long weekend has passed, and summer is approaching in Mississauga. With warmer weather comes increased road closures due to construction and other issues on city highways.
The Victoria Day long weekend has passed, and summer is approaching in Mississauga. With warmer weather comes increased road closures due to construction and other issues on city highways.
The Ministry of Transportation has announced several new and recurring closures this week on the QEW, Highway 403, Highway 401, and Highway 410 in Mississauga:
Maintenance on the eastbound QEW around Erin Mills Parkway/Southdown Road will result in one lane closed on May 21-22 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Construction on the eastbound QEW on-ramp at Mississauga Road will lead to the closure of all lanes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until September, as per the ministry.
Construction around Highway 403 in Mississauga, in both directions, during the week of May 20-24, will cause drivers to “expect delays” of up to 10 minutes, according to the ministry.
Construction on the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 between Tomken Road and Highway 410 will result in one lane closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on May 21-25.
Recurring construction on the westbound express lanes of Highway 401 between Mavis Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard will lead to one lane closed from May 21-25, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Wellcore Corporation, a GTA construction company handling projects in Mississauga and other parts of the GTA, notes that spring in Ontario brings warmer temperatures and longer days, making it an ideal time for construction projects to resume. They state, “This season is often referred to as the ‘ramp-up’ season for construction, as contractors and workers prepare for the busy summer months.” Typical projects during this season include road repairs, foundation work, and exterior renovations.
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