Riverside Drive lanes reopen to traffic Monday, August 31
After weeks of closure, Riverside Drive at Highway 417 returns to service. Plan for residual delays as traffic patterns normalize.
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Riverside Drive lanes will reopen to traffic on Monday, August 31, ending a multi-week closure near Highway 417.
The reopening resolves a significant commute disruption for residents in the southern corridor. The closure had forced drivers to seek alternate routes through the area, affecting daily commutes and local business access.
The city has not specified the exact hours the lanes will be available or whether full capacity will be restored immediately. Drivers should expect residual congestion as traffic patterns stabilize following the reopening.
This follows earlier closures in the same area — Highway 417 eastbound at Riverside was shut down in July with no initial timeline, then fully reopened by mid-June after earlier work at Pinecrest wrapped ahead of schedule. The repeated disruptions reflect ongoing maintenance or construction work in this critical transit corridor.
Will full capacity be restored immediately on August 31 or phased in?
What caused this closure, and is further work planned in the area?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When do Riverside Drive lanes reopen at Highway 417?
Riverside Drive lanes reopen to traffic on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Should I expect delays after the reopening?
Yes. Drivers should expect residual congestion as traffic patterns stabilize following the reopening of Riverside Drive.
Will full capacity be restored immediately?
The city has not specified whether full capacity will be restored immediately when Riverside Drive reopens.
