YRT Announces Route 99 and Viva Blue Detours for Richmond Hill Remembrance Day Parade
York Region Transit will detour Route 99 and Viva blue buses along Yonge Street in Richmond Hill on November 8, 2026, due to the Remembrance Day Parade.
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This report by Farshad Fazaeli is based on information published by York Region Transit.
York Region Transit (YRT) will detour Route 99 – Yonge and Viva blue buses in Richmond Hill on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The temporary transit adjustments along Yonge Street between Crosby Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive are required to accommodate the annual Richmond Hill Remembrance Day Parade.
What routes and areas are affected?
The detours affect transit services traveling along Yonge Street between Crosby Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive in Richmond Hill. The service adjustments take place exclusively on Sunday, November 8, 2026, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The two transit services impacted by the parade closure are Route 99 – Yonge and the Viva blue rapid transit line.
How will Route 99 – Yonge operate during the parade?
Route 99 buses will be redirected around the parade route in both southbound and northbound directions.
- Southbound Detour: Buses will travel along regular routing on Yonge Street, turn left onto eastbound Crosby Avenue, turn right onto southbound Pugsley Avenue, and turn right onto westbound Major Mackenzie Drive before returning to regular routing on Yonge Street. Southbound buses will miss stops 9786, 4692, 4693, 4694, and 7319. Stop 2747 on Crosby Avenue east of Yonge Street and Stop 4624 on Yonge Street at Hopkins Street are also listed in connection with the routing.
- Northbound Detour: Northbound Route 99 buses will follow the reverse routing around the parade closure. During this time, northbound buses will miss stops 2481, 2482, and 2483. Associated stops identified along this corridor include Stop 7318 on Yonge Street at Major Mackenzie Drive and Stop 9785 on Yonge Street at Crosby Avenue.
How will Viva blue operate during the parade?
Viva blue buses will also execute an alternate routing to bypass the parade area between Elgin Mills Road and Major Mackenzie Drive.
- Southbound Detour: Viva blue buses will turn left onto eastbound Elgin Mills Road, turn right onto southbound Newkirk Road, turn right onto westbound Major Mackenzie Drive, and return to regular routing on Yonge Street. Southbound missed stops include 9788 and 9786. Service will utilize a temporary stop on Elgin Mills Road east of Yonge Street, with Stop 9784 at Major Mackenzie Drive noted on the route.
- Northbound Detour: Northbound buses will operate via the reverse detour alignment. Missed stops include Stop 9785. Other stops identified along this routing include Stop 9783 at Major Mackenzie Drive and Stop 9787 at Elgin Mills Road.
Transit riders can direct inquiries to York Region Transit customer service.
According to York Region Transit. Source: York Region Transit
What it means for residents
For residents of Richmond Hill and transit commuters traversing central York Region, the three-hour detour on November 8, 2026, will require advance planning around the historic Yonge Street downtown core. Travelers who rely on the Viva blue rapid transit line or the local Route 99 bus to reach key destinations, community centres, or regional connections will see service shifted eastward onto Pugsley Avenue, Newkirk Road, and Elgin Mills Road. Because key stops between Crosby Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive will be completely skipped during the parade window, riders should anticipate boarding at temporary locations along Elgin Mills Road or designated operational stops further out on Major Mackenzie Drive. Planning extra travel time will ensure smooth trips through Richmond Hill during the Remembrance Day observances.
Frequently asked questions
When do the Richmond Hill transit detours take place?
The detours occur on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Which transit routes are affected by the parade?
Route 99 – Yonge and Viva blue are the two routes affected by the detour.
Why are YRT buses detouring along Yonge Street?
Buses are detouring to accommodate the Richmond Hill Remembrance Day Parade between Crosby Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive.
What streets will Route 99 use to bypass the parade?
Route 99 will bypass Yonge Street by traveling along Crosby Avenue, Pugsley Avenue, and Major Mackenzie Drive.
Source
- York Region Transit: Route 99 – Yonge and Viva Blue Detour for Richmond Hill Remembrance Day Parade [official source] (2026-11-04)
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