Traffic headache alert: Highway 417 closed this weekend

Plan your Queensway trips wellin advance this weekend, becauseHighway 417 will be closed in both directions between Bronson and Carling avenues.

Significant traffic impacts are expected during the closure, which is planned to startat5 p.m. Saturday and end11 a.m. Sunday.

The closure is necessary for the demolition of theHarmer Avenue pedestrian bridge, which is set to be replaced over the next two years.

Several eastbound on-ramps will be closed, including those at Carling, Parkdale and Maitland avenues.

Some westbound on-ramps will also be closed, including those at O'Connor, Catherine, Rochester and Lyon streets, andParkdaleAvenue.

The city has suggestedalternateroutes for westbound and eastbound drivers during the closure, and is asking motoriststo plan all trips well in advance.