Ontario to raise speed limits to 110 km/h on select highways
Ontario speed limits rise to 110 km/h on key highways across the province See which stretches change Friday and how the update could cut drive times
Ontario will increase speed limits to 110 km/h on several stretches of provincial highways, with some changes taking effect Friday and others by Sept. 30, according to Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.
The province says the change will cover 938 kilometres in total, including parts of Highways 401 and 416 in eastern Ontario, as well as sections of Highways 401, 402, 403, 416, 417 and the Queen Elizabeth Way. Officials say the higher limits will be applied only on roads that have undergone technical reviews and are considered safe for the change.
The government says the move is intended to improve travel times for commuters, families and workers. Some drivers interviewed in the article said the higher limit could shorten trips, while others raised concerns about speeding and safety. Road safety advocates say the increase is reasonable on many highway designs, but that driver behaviour and enforcement remain important factors.