What's Going on Here? Reconstruction of Hwy. 404 through Markham, Toronto

Major project between highways 7 and 401 includes nightly closures and fall 2023 completion date, says Ontario's transportation ministry

Yorkregion.com
August 4, 2020

The reconstruction of Hwy. 404 between Hwy. 401 and Hwy. 7 is underway and will include nightly closures during the construction season. - Steve Somerville/Torstar

The transportation ministry's reconstruction of Hwy. 404 between Hwy. 401 and Hwy. 7 is underway and will include nightly closures during the construction season.

JUST THE FACTS:

• Work began at the end of May and is expected to be completed in 2023.
• The massive undertaking includes the Sheppard Avenue East underpass, John Street culvert, CNR Subway Bridge and the culvert south of Hwy. 407.
• The project consists of grading, drainage, hot mix paving, electrical, ATMS and structural work.
• Motorists are being advised of nightly lane closures to accommodate the work.
• LEA Consulting Ltd., located at 625 Cochrane Dr. in Markham, is heading up the contract.
• Construction information can be obtained by contacting LEA at 905-470-0015 or lea.ca. You can also contact the MTO office at 1-800-265-6072 or mto.gov.on.ca.