Waterloo preparing for traffic, closures throughout student move-in weekend
With the calendar making the big turn to September, and Waterloo Region inching closer to fall, it means the eyes of parents and families everywhere are turning back to school, with college and university move-in weekend just days away. For the City of Waterloo, it's set to mark yet another busy stretch for drivers and residents alike, with a list of closures and detours throughout the University District.
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Transport truck fire closes eastbound collector traffic through Mississauga
No injuries have been reported after a transport truck fire on the eastbound Collector lanes of Highway 401 through Mississauga.
Aug 28, 2026
Speed cushions coming to six locations across Saginaw Parkway
Some investments in traffic-calming and safety measures are on their way to the City of Cambridge, as the city works to make Saginaw Parkway safer with some new speed cushions before the kids head back to school. The city said it will be installing speed cushions at six locations across the busy roadway, which had prev...
Aug 21, 2026
Multi-vehicle crash, rollover halts eastbound 401 traffic through Cambridge
Drivers on both the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 and Highway 8 were left dealing with heavy delays, closures after a serious multi-vehicle crash on the 401 through Cambridge.
Aug 19, 2026
Road closure incoming ahead of new roundabout at Woolwich's Sawmill Road
A key intersection just east of Kitchener is set to see some major changes, with a new roundabout set to bring a road closure in Woolwich Township next week. According to the Region of Waterloo, the corner of Sawmill Road and Ebycrest Road, just north of Highway 7, is set to see a week-long road closure from Monday, Au...
Aug 19, 2026
OPP urge caution after vehicle slams into MTO 'crash truck' in Woodstock
Staff with OPP West Region are reminding drivers to pay attention on the roadway after a two-vehicle crash on Monday that saw a vehicle slam into an MTO crash truck.
Aug 17, 2026
Road resurfacing brings lane reductions, overnight closures to Ira Needles Boulevard
Drivers can expect lane reductions on Ira Needles Boulevard, with resurfacing work now underway between Yellowbirch Drive and Erb Street.
Aug 17, 2026
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