Highway 417 Closure

The Bronson rapid bridge replacement on Highway 417 is scheduled to take place July 13 to 17. The project will close the following sections of the highway, starting at 8 pm on Thursday, July 13 and slated to reopen at 6 am on Monday, July 17:

  • Eastbound lanes between Carling/Kirkwood and Metcalfe
  • Westbound lanes between Metcalfe/Catherine and Rochester.

Lane reductions and ramp closures are scheduled to start at 7 pm on Thursday, with the full closure of Highway 417 scheduled to be in place by 8 pm.

The following access ramps will also close:

  • O’Connor westbound
  • Lyon westbound (ongoing)
  • Bronson westbound
  • Maitland eastbound
  • Carling eastbound
  • Parkdale eastbound

As a requirement for this construction, the southbound lanes of Bronson Avenue will be closed between Arlington Street and Catherine/Raymond streets.

The following detours will be in effect during the closure:

Westbound detour for Highway 417 closure

  • Westbound motorists must exit the highway at Metcalfe/Catherine
  • Continue westbound on Catherine Street
  • Continue onto Raymond Street
  • Take the Highway 417 Rochester westbound access ramp

Eastbound detour for Highway 417 closure

  • Eastbound motorists must exit the highway at Carling/Kirkwood
  • Continue eastbound on Carling Avenue
  • Turn left on Bronson Avenue
  • Turn right on Chamberlain Avenue
  • Continue onto Isabella Street
  • Take the Highway 417 Metcalfe eastbound access ramp

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