Road Work on Ontario Street Is Underway in Milton — What Drivers Need to Know Before the June 30 Deadline

Drivers travelling along Ontario Street in Milton should expect lane closures and some delays as road rehabilitation work continues through the end of June.

What Happened

According to the Town of Milton, a road rehabilitation project is currently underway on Ontario Street, running from Main Street East to Laurier Avenue. The work began on April 1, 2026, and is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026.

The Town says there will be no full road closures during this phase of the work. However, localized lane closures will be required, and some night work is taking place at intersections. Southbound and northbound curb lanes are being closed in stages as the project progresses from north to south.

Key Details

• Work is taking place on Ontario Street between Main Street East and Laurier Avenue

• The project started April 1, 2026 and is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026

• No full road closures — localized lane closures only

• Night work is required at some intersections as part of the project

• Southbound and northbound curb lanes are closed in stages, progressing from north to south

• Current road closures can be checked at milton.ca/RoadClosures

The project covers several components of road and infrastructure work, including localized storm sewer pipe and structure rehabilitation, curb and sidewalk replacement, concrete road base repairs, and full-depth base and surface course asphalt replacement.

Community Impact

Ontario Street is a key north-south corridor for residents in central Milton. While the Town has confirmed there are no full road closures planned, drivers using this stretch between Main Street East and Laurier Avenue should allow extra travel time until the end of June. Residents are encouraged to plan their routes in advance, watch for posted construction signs, and consider alternate routes where possible. Milton Transit routes serving the area may also be affected at certain times.

Background

The Town of Milton regularly carries out road rehabilitation projects as part of its ongoing investment in community infrastructure. Construction timelines can be affected by weather conditions. The Town of Milton maintains an interactive road closure map at milton.ca/RoadClosures where residents can check the latest information on active closures across the town.

Source: Town of Milton — https://www.milton.ca/en/news/construction-notice-ontario-street-rehabilitation-spring-2026.aspx

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