Ontario Highway 401 - Oshawa to Milton - Toronto Freeways - August, 2022

Drivelapse video of Highway 401 through the Greater Toronto Area starting from Oshawa on the 407 and heading westerly along the 401 through Durham Region, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga before the video ends at Highway 25 in Milton.

[@tony8074]

I love the 400 series hi-ways in Ontario. I prefer the 407 because it bypasses Toronto. Awesome video.

[@clementhautesalpes]

New express lanes, alreday congested hahaha! What a well representative of Ontario's way : always planned for cars (and congestion). Although, thanks for the great ride. 401 remains very impressive

[@EdwardW98]

Great video and music choice! I wonder if I'll ever be able to drive the 401 without any traffic backups. That view at 6:45 never gets old. Without the local expertise, I picked the new express lanes, at the end, on my back thinking it would be faster and it was way backed up. We just sat and watched traffic in the collector lanes fly by... If I headed into the city an hour later you probably would've caught me passing you on the 427 overpass lol

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

At the end of the westbound express lanes, the left lane ends, which I think was a mistake, the ramp from the collectors should lose a lane, not the other way around, though I'm sure drivers will figure in out over the next few weeks. It's hard to drive the 401 without experiencing any congestion.

[@irtbmtind89]

@@AsphaltPlanet1 It's only temporary, once the extension is fully complete there should be 3 through express lanes all the way through to Milton. You can look at the drawings of the new lane layouts in the environmental assessment.

[@RoadsOfAsiaBen]

Great drive! Did you know the Alaskan Way Viaduct, a former elevated freeway in Seattle, Washington was demolished and replaced with a toll tunnel that was opened on February 4, 2019? The former elevated freeway section and current toll tunnel is part of Washington State Route 99.

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

I've driven the old Alaskan Way Viaduct. I haven't gotten a chance to drive the new tunnel yet however.

[@urgeeked3977]

13:41 This starting section where you passed the 401 and the collectors lane kept on continuing blew me away as to how the construction workers have been making a lot of effort to complete this highway asap. Once they finish this wide extension of the 401, I bet ya it will be massive, beautiful, and very modern yet!

[@AnimeBeefRandoms]

Going straight used to bring you back into the collectors but now it brings you into the new express lanes. People still haven't figured out to use the collectors lanes as a shortcut. Saves me 5 minutes daily.

[@1986Unlimited]

Who tf cares if it's beautiful or modern when it's gridlocked most of the day. Everyday, accidents and construction. Drivers are aggressive and tailgate. It's so dangerous and stressful. There hasn't been a time when it wasn't like that. Every 10 years or so, they begin a brand new "Life changing" 10 year construction project of widening. In the end, the project doesn't actually improve usability or quality of life for anybody because 1 million people joined the roads and ramped up congestion, while all that construction was going on. But, we have no alternative to the car over here, to travel the distances we need to go so people drive. Hence, highways this large. That is the Canadian way. Short-sighted. short-term thinking. And everyone outside of this country looks in and marvels at life here. Nobody gets it, until you live here.

[@paulburley7993]

@@1986Unlimited Maybe that's why it's called the four oh fucking one.🤣

[@johnnnyification]

Good

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

In addition after using the entire 44 km express lanes of the 401 in Pickering, ON and Toronto, you also used the 9.6 km express lanes in Mississauga and you showed us the update of the construction of the collector-express lane extension from Mississauga to Milton, ON. Thanks! However, the construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2022. If not, then it's extended for 2023-2024.

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

I think the new lanes will all be open by the end of 2022, but I expect that they will have paving and landscaping work to do for much of 2023.

[@GreatAussieDrives]

The 401 is the greatest expressway in the world - hard to believe its to become EVEN WIDER. Fantastic video

[@ddki9094]

I agree. They should Market the 401 as a tourist draw.

[@saiharanmuralee7050]

How do you find the highways of Toronto, compared to those of Sydney, Melbourne, etc?

[@gledatelj1979]

401 east of Toronto is a small 2 lane road which makes it rather small.

[@paulburley7993]

Way, WAY east of Toronto and all areas east to Montreal will be under construction to be 6 lanes snd it is very busy. Already 6 laned through Kingston.

[@1986Unlimited]

​@@saiharanmuralee7050 I've been to Sydney/Melbourne a couple of times and stayed for awhile. Canadian highways have wider lanes with far more lanes overall per highway. It isn't a good thing though. Despite the size of our highways, we're gridlocked with traffic for most of the day further exacerbated by daily accidents and construction. Come winter time, with terrible weather, it's just as bad. The highways here are the way they are because the country's governments didn't coordinate and develop a longterm plan to develop the infrastructure to support target immigration levels. They didn't regulate where immigrants moved to so everyone moved here. Our transit systems have been underinvested in for decades now as well so everyone chooses to drive the moment they're able to. This is the result.

[@thevultrantransituniverse1487]

HAHAHAHA You did that video the same day I was filming the new express lanes earlier that day while on a GO bus! BTW very well done!

[@Bo-qv4ez]

U should do one on a holiday wkend..

[@art.demirjian9721]

Remarkable video! Thanks for helping me to enjoy driving on my favorite highway and get my complete satisfaction of traveling without the slightest hassle of driving. Whenever someone has a little time to watch - fast speed video can be very satisfactory, but when someone has plenty of time to watch - then normal speed also can be full of fun. In conclusion: Good job and keep up the good work. 👍😊🍷

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

Great to hear!

[@kevinblack16]

13:40. Interesting express to collector transfer. Almost a little 'basketweavey'. Is that the intended transfer? Great stuff as always AP.

[@PGHammer21A]

The 401;is the direct equivalent to Interstate 95, Interstate 5, or the two halves of Interstate 35 in the DFW Metroplex.

[@highwaymen2k]

Toronto it’s beautiful

[@Antonio-no2qp]

Good job your on it 💙💗❣💕💓❤

[@SlowedByMaple]

Ah yes. A video on Highway 401 through the GTA! Lots of Traffic, Express lanes, High-Mast lights, and it’s the Busiest highway in Nᴏʀᴛʜ America! This Might become the most popular video on your Channel, but who knows.

[@paulburley7993]

I believe the 401 is the busiest highway in the world. No roadway anywhere carries more traffic. I have looked extensively to find something bigger but can't. There are no 50 lane highways in China either although they have some impressively large toll plazas. The Katy freeway in Houston is not bigger than the 401 either and there are at least 8 sections of freeway in other American cities bigger than the Katy. To understand how that false claim about the Katy came into being just check PolitifactTexas "World's largest freeway isn't where Sylvester Turner thinks it is."

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

In 1990 I drove the 401. I was doing 150 and people were passing me.

[@GamingWithLondon]

Hmmmm.... I give this video a BRAVO. 401 project's progress is not bad at all.... but here's a question. When will you'll be able to come back to the U.S?

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

I've been to the US several times, and have several videos from 2021 and 2022 online.

[@crohunter100]

5:45 just one more lane bro i promise

[@AChapstickOrange]

I like how you used Highway Gothic for your font. Or possibly Clearview? :)

[@ddki9094]

A couple of observations: 3:43, very interesting looking pedestrian overpass. Also, do all of the toll roads in Ontario have blue signage instead of the green signs? I always thought blue was only used on the collector lanes on the 401. Great video!

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

Yes, for whatever the reason, toll roads in Ontario are signed with blue signs. Historically toll roads in Quebec were also signed with blue signage as well. Until recently there were a few remainder blue signs on some of Quebec's former toll roads but I think they've all been replaced now.

[@urgeeked3977]

@@AsphaltPlanet1 Well, it makes sense since most countries around the world use blue signs for toll expressways to avoid confusion with standard freeways that use green signs.

[@xlbolt]

Happy to see parts of the express lanes in Peel open. Great stuff! Hope most of it is completed when I visit later in the fall.

[@mr.peavey603]

I feel sick watching this on my day off.

[@steddiesteps]

Nice 👍. Big highway like i-10 video i have

[@bad8599]

now do same route from Milton on a Friday between 4-6pm

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

Express lane construction in Scarborough, Toronto between Kennedy Rd and Markham Rd? How many months left will it take for them to be done?

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

Two more years. They should have the lane configuration completed by next year, but an additional year will be required for top coarse paving.

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

Plus, they have to replace the old concrete with asphalt to make it smoother.

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

They'll pave over the concrete with asphalt before the snow flies. The have exposed the concrete in order to replace any weak or broken concrete slabs.

[@seancarson6481]

Glad I don't have to drive on 401 to work and home every day. It gotten crazy out there.

[@alfred5674]

Ooooh can't wait to get that 3rd lane all the way to Quebec nice video oh yeah here's a pro tip if your ever stuck going westbound on the 401 going to missauga take the 409 then 427 then back on the 401 it'll be quicker. And if your headed eastbound 401 at airport take the 401 collector east then 427 north then 409 east to 401 it helps trust me

[@LebromJams6969]

Whats the speed limit on most roads?

[@cdvideodump]

100 km/h (60-65 mph) is the default for the 400 series in Ontario

[@sheikhrahman5443]

Crossing Salem road the 401 widens to ten lanes

[@sbclaridge]

It would be nice if the collector-express configuration also existed between the 409 and the 427. It seems like there's insufficient right-of-way, however.

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

Yeah, it would definitely be better if there wasn’t a gap in the collector lanes.

[@waynewktsoiify]

Forget about 401, take 407 would save you 2 to 3 hrs avoiding the unnecessary traffic jams throughout the day.

[@AgressiveAndre]

That’s true but only if your in a rush or willing to get the money out of ur pocket then ya if your like just taking it for fun then prepare to pay

[@1986Unlimited]

True but also you're losing a substantial amount of income doing it regularly. The 407 isn't exactly affordable, even with a transponder.

[@davemark8684]

I run the misissauga Milton stretch all day being that I’m a gravel hauler. Needless to say I FUCKINGGGGGGG hate that stretch but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Come October maybe November construction will be completed and things will be smooth sailing through that stretch. Cuz if not I’m hanging up my A-Z license this BS is shaving years off my life. But don’t worry y’all, I’m sure they’re already planning on fucking up some other part of the hwy for the next 13 years. Fml

[@JruGordon]

14:28 that could've been bad

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

seemed like a bit of a questionable maneuver.

[@spelling47]

Highway 401 😴🛏️ highway 407 😀💰📸🏃‍♂️💨

[@xz1891]

Life line of Canada

[@PGHammer21A]

Heavy Rescue 401 drives the comparison home, especially when the weather is crappy.

[@PGHammer21A]

Such as Interstate 95 between Wilmington DE and Chester PA.

[@alexishoude4449]

Seems that you've reccorded Toronto's freeways. It's one of my favorite series on that channel after Quebec Oh & it's nice to see the construction of the Ont. Highway 401 almost completed & fully completed in some parts

[@speedwack]

Our tax dollars at work. Oh, wait a minute...