Drivers in East Gwillimbury face overnight Highway 11 closures this month

Construction pylons are pictured. (CTV Barrie)

If you’re planning to travel through East Gwillimbury in the next few weeks, you may want to build in some extra time — Highway 11 is shutting down overnight for roadwork on two separate weekends.

York Region says Highway 11 will be closed at Morning Sideroad starting Friday at 9 p.m. until Saturday at 11 a.m.

A second closure is scheduled two weeks later, from Friday, Oct. 17 at 9 p.m. until Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m., this time at Yonge Street.

The work is part of a larger project to rebuild and modernize Highway 11 between Bathurst Street and Morning Sideroad.

Drivers can also expect lane reductions along Highway 11 for the remainder of the project, with just one lane open in each direction at all times. Oversized vehicles will need to find alternate routes, and night work could add further delays.

The reconstruction, which began earlier this year, includes new asphalt, upgraded intersections with accessible pedestrian signals, and a multi-use path with lighting on the east side of the road. Crews are also replacing culverts, removing the centre median, and installing a new crosswalk near Blue Door at 18838 Highway 11.

Officials say the upgrades are designed to make the highway safer and more efficient for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Phase one wrapped up in fall 2024, and the second phase is now well underway.

In addition to Highway 11, other nearby projects are also taking place, including the widening of Yonge Street between Davis Drive and Green Lane.