Resumption of the 417 expansion to cause closures through spring/summer 2019
As crews prepare to resume work on the widening of Highway 417, Kitchissippi Ward Coun. Jeff Leiper is warning constituents of multiple road closures that will be required so workers can complete the project.
According to Leiper, starting on Apr. 22 the Carling Avenue westbound off ramp from Highway 417 will be closed for four weeks.
Beginning May 16, the Maitland Avenue westbound off-ramp and the eastbound on-ramp to Hwy 417, will both be closed for two weeks.
Carling Avenue eastbound on-ramp to Hwy 417, will be closed for a period of seven weeks starting Aug. 15.
Highway 417 will be shut down for 17 hours near the Merivale Road overpass on the weekend of Aug. 10.
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