The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) would like to advise you of upcoming bridge load testing activities at the QEW/Cawthra Road interchange, tentatively scheduled between November 2 and November 13, 2026.
The testing is part of MTO’s bridge inspection and structural condition assessment program and is intended to evaluate the existing bridge’s structural response and condition. No construction or rehabilitation work is proposed as part of this testing.
Temporary overnight lane closures and traffic restrictions will be required to safely conduct the testing. Traffic control measures and detour routes will be implemented in accordance with the attached Traffic Management Plan.
Councillor Dasko received the following notice from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the Dixie/QEW Interchange:
Please be advised that the South-East (S-E) and North-East (N-E) ramps at Dixie Road providing access to the QEW Toronto-bound lanes will be temporarily closed commencing the night of September 13, 2026, for a duration of approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
The closure is required to facilitate the construction of the cast-in-place concrete barrier wall, light pole footing, associated electrical works, and traffic safety furniture within the work zone.
To minimize disruption, the attached detour routes will be implemented to safely guide motorists and will be maintained throughout the closure period.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this work.
Please be advised The Region of Peel will commence a storm sewer replacement on Dixie Road, 80m south of Blundell Rd, from Monday August 17 2026, until Friday August 21 2026. All southbound lanes will be closed from Blundell Rd to 180 north of Caterpillar Rd, for the entire duration of the works, night and day from Monday to Friday. A through lane will be maintained for southbound traffic on Dixie Road.
Please be advised that the full closure of South Service Road between Ogden Avenue and Haig Boulevard has been extended to September 11, 2026, weather permitting.
The extension is required to accommodate design revisions necessary to address public safety requirements and due to recent inclement weather, which have impacted the completion of the remaining work.
The Contractor has coordinated the closure extension with MiWay, and MiWay has confirmed that there are no concerns with the extended closure period.
The detour route will continue to be implemented to safely guide motorists around the closure area.
We kindly request that the City and Region circulate a closure extension update to emergency and first-response services, including Fire, Paramedic, Police, and any other relevant agencies, to facilitate emergency response planning during the closure period.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these works are completed. For further information, please contact 905-247-8730 or qewdixie@ghd.com.
