YRT Routes 410, 411 and 416 Detoured Due to Church Street Construction

This report by Farshad Fazaeli is based on information published by York Region Transit.

York Region Transit school special routes 410, 411, and 416 will detour starting Tuesday, November 3, 2026, due to an eastbound lane closure for construction on Church Street between Wootten Way North and Markham District High School in Markham, York Region, according to service updates from York Region Transit (YRT/Viva).

What is happening on Church Street?

Construction along Church Street requires an eastbound lane closure between Wootten Way North and Markham District High School. The work begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice. Because of the restricted roadway, transit buses cannot follow their normal paths and will bypass several regular stops in the immediate area.

Who is affected by the detours?

Passengers using three Markham District High School Special routes are affected by the roadwork:

• Route 410 – Markham District School Special via Carlton
• Route 411 – Markham District School Special via Box Grove
• Route 416 – Markham District School Special via Ninth Line

How will morning service operate?

During morning trips, all three routes will terminate at a temporary stop located on Church Street, east of Russell Stover Court, directly opposite Markham District High School. Regular stops 1851, 1852, 1853, and 1854 will be missed by all three routes.

• Route 410: Buses will travel southbound on Wootten Way North, turn right onto westbound Church Street, and conclude service at the temporary stop opposite the school. Passengers can board or exit at Stop 1850 on Wootten Way North at Parkway Avenue, or at the temporary last stop on Church Street east of Russell Stover Court.
• Routes 411 and 416: Buses will continue westbound on Church Street to the temporary stop opposite the school. Serviced stops include Stop 5590 on Church Street at Wootten Way North and the final temporary stop east of Russell Stover Court.

How will afternoon service operate?

Afternoon return trips will pick up students at the temporary stop on Church Street, east of Russell Stover Court, opposite Markham District High School, before diverting through local streets.

• Route 410: From the temporary school stop, buses will travel westbound on Church Street, turn right on northbound Elm Street, right on eastbound Parkway Avenue, left on northbound Wootten Way North, and then return to regular routing. This detour misses stops 4707, 4729, and 5133. A temporary stop will be available on Wootten Way North, north of Parkway Avenue, alongside the school pick-up stop.
• Routes 411 and 416: Buses will pick up at the temporary stop opposite the school, head westbound on Church Street, turn right on northbound Elm Street, right on eastbound Parkway Avenue, right on southbound Wootten Way North, and turn left onto eastbound Church Street to regain regular routing. Missed stops include 4707 and 4729. Serviced temporary stops include the stop opposite the school and a temporary stop on Church Street, east of Wootten Way North.

How can residents find out more?

YRT advises riders to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during these disruptions. Passengers needing trip planning assistance can contact YRT at 1-866-668-3978.

According to York Region Transit. Source: York Region Transit