Road Closures
Road closures are sometimes necessary to complete emergency repairs and planned road improvement projects. York Region is committed to re-opening roads as quickly as possible so traffic flow can return to normal.
Current and Upcoming Planned Road Closures
| Municipality | Road | Date and Time | Project Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gwillimbury | Yonge Street between Mount Albert Road and Doane Road (local access will be maintained) | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to Friday, August 28, 2026 | This closure is required to support the Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project led by the Town of East Gwillimbury |
| Markham | Highway 407ETR ramps at Donald Cousens Parkway | Nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Wednesday, August 5, 2026 to Friday, August 7, 2026 | Road Rehabilitation on Donald Cousens Parkway and Ninth Line |
| Markham | Kennedy Road between YMCA Boulevard and Unionville Gate | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 9 p.m. to Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6 a.m. | This closure is required for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy, hosted by the City of Markham, Green Savoree Toronto ULC and IndyCar |
| Newmarket | Bayview Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Stonehaven Avenue/Silken Laumann Drive and Laurelwood Gate/Brooker Ridge | Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Culvert replacement by Marianneville Stonehaven Developments Ltd. |
| Richmond Hill | 19th Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street | Thursday, July 2, 2026 to Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Road and infrastructure improvements |
| King/Vaughan | Jane Street between King Road and King-Vaughan Road | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. to Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7 a.m. | This temporary closure is required for storm sewer installation work, led by King Jane Industrial Holdings as part of their development project on Jane Street |
Unplanned Road Closures
Unplanned road closures will be posted on York Region's:
- Media Releases page
- Facebook feed using #onYRroads
