Ontario is increasing the speed limit to 110 km/h on sections of its 400-series highways and some northern Ontario roads, affecting 36% of the province’s highway network. The new limit will be implemented on Highway 403 from Woodstock to Hamilton and a small section of Highway 401 near Tilbury by July 12th. Some drivers believe the higher speed limit is reasonable, while others express concerns about potential safety implications and the need for electronic limiters on transport trucks.
The Ontario government has announced that it will be raising the speed limit on 10 additional sections of provincial highways, including portions of Highway 401 and Highway 403. The changes will take effect this summer, increasing the speed limit from 100 km/h to 110 km/h. The decision is based on data showing that the previous speed limit increases on six sections of highways in 2022 were safe and successful. The province believes the increase will make life more convenient for drivers and align Ontario’s highway speed limits with other Canadian provinces.
A car fire on Highway 401 resulted in one person being transported to the hospital and significant traffic disruptions. Fire crews from Dutton/Dunwich promptly responded to the scene near mile marker 142, where the vehicle had caught fire. The cause of the incident and the condition of the victim remain unknown.
