Road closures on Highway 7 and on Reesor Road in the Town of Markham to extend through evening rush hour

 

NEWMARKET – York Regional Police have closed Highway 7 from Donald Cousens Parkway to the York-Durham Line and Reesor Road from 16th Avenue to 14th Avenue in the Town of Markham due to a serious motor vehicle collision.

 

York Regional Police continue their investigation at the scene; however the road closures will likely remain in effect throughout the evening rush hour.

 

York Region staff have placed signs on the Regional portion of Highway 7 near Don Cousens Parkway to advise motorists of the situation. 

 

Commuters are asked to avoid the area until the roadway is re-opened at the completion of the investigation.

 

York Region thanks motorists for their patience as this accident investigation continues.

 

For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca

 

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Media Contact: Michael Kemp, Corporate Communications, York Region
 Phone:  905 830-4444, ext. 1232 or Cell 905 251-6419
 Email: michael.kemp@york.ca