Starting on Monday, August 29 at 9 A.M., the Northbound outside single lane of the QEII will be closed to accommodate gravel deliveries and to allow safe access off the highway for gravel trucks in the work zone.

The northbound lane closures will last till 3 P.M. every day and are slated to continue till Saturday.

Conversely, on Thursday, September 1 and Friday, September 2, starting at 9 A.M. QEII Southbound outside single lane will also be closed to accommodate safe barrier delivery and installation in the work zone. The closure will be in effect till 3 P.M.

More Northbound lane closures are expected next week, from September 6 till September 10, from 9 A.M. till 3 P.M. every day. 

The city is also reminding residents to obey all posted construction signage and be aware of site personnel working in close proximity to the roadway.

There is also a bridge deck testing at Highway 566 at the QEII overpass near Balzac starting today at 8 A.M. Speed reduced to 50km/h with possible short-term lane closures as required. The bridge deck testing will last till 8 P.M. 

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