Fraser Road Closure Begins November 16 for Highway 401 Bridge Replacement
Fraser Road will be closed to all traffic between Lapierre Road and Airport Road from November 16, 2026, to July 28, 2028 while the Ontario Ministry of Transportation replaces the Fraser Road bridge over Highway 401, approximately 4.5 kilometres west of Lancaster.
The new bridge will provide more clearance over Highway 401 and accommodate a future widening of the highway to six lanes.
Highway 401 closures
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November 26 to December 18, 2026 — Single-lane closures are in effect on Highway 401 eastbound and westbound for work to prepare for bridge demolition.
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Nights of December 4 and 5, 2026 — Highway 401 will be fully closed in both directions overnight for bridge demolition. A signed detour will be in place.
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Spring 2027 — Single-lane closures will resume in both directions.
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Summer 2027 — Highway 401 will be fully closed in both directions on two nights to install the new bridge beams. Updated construction notices will be shared before this work begins.
Drivers should allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs during closures.
For more information or to join the project contact list, visit the Fraser Road bridge replacement project website.