Temporary Road Closure on Kennedy Road

November 04, 2026
In the City of Markham

Metrolinx is completing railway crossing rehabilitation work, resulting in the temporary closure of Kennedy Road between Steeles Avenue and 14th Avenue in the City of Markham. Once the railway work is completed, York Region will restore the adjacent roadway.  

Duration: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10 p.m. to Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6 a.m.

Kennedy Road Closure map

Impacts to Travellers

  • Traffic and pedestrians will need to detour around the closure  
  • Northbound access will be maintained up to Clayton Drive  
  • Southbound access will be maintained up to Gorvette Road  
  • Local access to properties will be maintained within the closure limits  
  • Emergency services will be required to use detour routes to access locations on the opposite side of the railway crossing
  • York Region Transit routes will be detoured; visit yrt.ca to plan your route  
  • GO Transit service may be disrupted; visit gotransit.com/Schedules before travelling  
  • Signs will be in place to guide travellers 

As with all construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region and Metrolinx will provide advance notice where possible. Thank you for your patience during the closure period. We understand construction creates challenges for the community and Metrolinx is working to complete this work with minimal disruption. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Kennedy Road closure” in your inquiry.

Have questions? Contact us today. 
Phone: 1-877-464-9675
TTY: 711
Email: @email
After hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200