Trucks banned from major roads north of Brampton as construction begins

Commercial trucks will be restricted from using several major Caledon roads as a major construction project gets underway, with officials warning the changes are needed to protect drivers, construction crews and the public.

Peel Region has introduced temporary truck restrictions in parts of Caledon as work begins on the reconstruction of the Centreville Creek Bridge and the installation of storm sewers along Airport Road.

The restrictions will affect Airport Road between King Street and Charleston Sideroad, as well as Old Church Road between Highway 50 and Airport Road.

The truck ban will be in place seven days a week, around the clock, until Dec. 31, 2027. Local deliveries will still be permitted.

The construction project will also require a full road closure affecting all traffic on Airport Road from July 6 until Sept. 7, 2026.

Peel Region said the restrictions are necessary because lane reductions, temporary traffic signals and active construction zones create unsafe conditions for large commercial vehicles.

“Large trucks navigating these conditions would pose a safety risk to both the travelling public and construction crews,” the region said.

Officials said the temporary closure is required because there is no practical detour available for large trucks through the construction area, meaning vehicles would otherwise be forced through the active work zone.

A separate truck restriction pilot project is also being introduced in the village of Alton in an effort to improve community safety and reduce noise.

The one-year pilot, running from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will restrict trucks on Porterfield Road, Queen Street East and Main Street (Regional Road 136) between Charleston Sideroad and Dufferin County Road 109.

Under the pilot, trucks will not be permitted on those roads, including for local deliveries, during the following times:

• Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday to Friday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Weekends and holidays at all times

Trucks will still be allowed through the area during weekday hours outside of those restrictions.

Peel Region said the Alton pilot follows concerns from residents about truck volumes, noise and safety, noting that many trucks travelling through the village are not making local deliveries.

The restrictions come as municipalities across Ontario continue to balance construction needs, growing commercial traffic and the impact of heavy vehicles on local communities.