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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | Yonge Street between Henderson Drive and Orchard Heights Boulevard | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | This temporary closure is required for the annual Canada Day Parade |
| 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 | Kennedy Road between Steeles Avenue and Denison Street | Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | This temporary closure is required for the annual Taste of Asia Festival |
| 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 Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Culvert replacement by Marianneville Stonehaven Developments Ltd. |
| Vaughan | Shipwill Street at Teston Road. Local access only from McGown Road and Jane Street intersection | Monday, January 26, 2026 to June 2026 | Installation of a watermain |
| Vaughan | Teston Road between Keele Street and Rodinea Road | Friday, July 24, 2026 from 9 p.m. to Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5 a.m. | Railway track rehabilitation led by Metrolinx |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville | Ninth Line and Main Street | Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. | This temporary closure is required for the annual Stouffville Main Street 5K Run |
Unplanned Road Closures
Unplanned road closures will be posted on York Region's:
- Media Releases page
- Facebook feed using #onYRroads