Emergency Detour Routes

The City of Brantford and County of Brant, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Brantford Police Services, have established an Emergency Detour Routing Procedure for Highway 403 within the City of Brantford and County of Brant.

Emergency Detour Route (EDR) signs are now in place on four City Council–approved routes across Brantford. These permanent yellow-and-black signs mark the start of each route and guide drivers along the detour. These routes may be used to redirect traffic when Highway 403 is closed due to a major collision, hazardous materials spill, or similar incident.

Emergency Detour Route Signage

EDR signs help drivers identify the detour and follow it safely.

EDR information sign (on Highway 403)

An EDR information sign is installed on Highway 403 at the start of the detour route. This sign is typically visible near the beginning of the closure area.

EDR trailblazer signs (along the detour)

Trailblazer signs are posted along the designated detour route to guide motorists through key turns and intersections. Follow these signs to stay on the detour and return to the highway.

Emergency Detour Route Maps

The EDRs in the City of Brantford include:

·      Oak Park Road to Paris Road via Powerline Road

·      Oak Park Road to Wayne Gretzky Parkway via Powerline Road

·      Wayne Gretzky Parkway to Garden Avenue via Henry Street

·      Garden Avenue to County Road 52 via Colborne Street East (County of Brant) 

The EDRs are activated under the authority of the OPP, who follow MTO procedures. The OPP notifies The Brantford Police Service, who are then required to inform the city Operational Services department.

Closure timelines may not be available due to the unpredictable nature of incidents and response requirements. For up-to-date travel information, including incident locations and roadwork on provincial highways, please visit Ontario 511