Highway 7 Widening (Pickering to Markham)
Improving Transportation for a Growing Region
Project Overview
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is undertaking a study to widen Highway 7 from approximately Reesor Road in Markham to Brock Road in Pickering, a corridor of about 10 kilometres. Currently a two-lane roadway, the corridor is being evaluated for expansion to four lanes to improve traffic flow, support growth, and enhance regional connectivity, including development within the Pickering Innovation Corridor.
What’s Being Studied
- Widening from two to four lanes
- Replacement of the Little Rouge Creek bridge
- Potential rail grade separation at the CPKC crossing
- Environmental and community impact assessments
- Active transportation opportunities (walking and cycling)
Why This Matters
This project is expected to:
- Improve travel times and reduce congestion
- Support economic and employment growth
- Enhance connectivity across the regionÂ
- Align with long-term growth in Pickering
Public Information Centre (PIC #1)
As part of the consultation program, the first Public Information Centre has been scheduled for:
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Public Information Centre (General Public): 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Location: Cornell Community Centre Auditorium, 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Note: PIC display materials will be posted to the project website so that people unable to attend in person can review and provide comments at: www.Highway7-PickeringtoMarkham.ca
A second Public Information Centre is anticipated in 2027 to present the preferred alternative once the evaluation phase has been completed.
Contact Us
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7
905.420.4625