Ontario Highway 24 facts for kids

Ontario Highway 24 is a major road in Ontario, Canada. It's called a provincial highway because the government of Ontario manages it. This highway travels from the south to the north. It helps people get around the province.

About Highway 24

Highway 24 starts in Norfolk County. This is where it meets another road called Highway 3. The highway then travels north. Its journey ends near Collingwood. This is close to the southern part of the city of Cambridge.

Busy Sections and Traffic

Parts of Highway 24 can get very busy. This is especially true between the cities of Brantford and Collingwood. In this area, Highway 24 connects with Highway 403. This connection means many cars and trucks use this part of the road. It can lead to a lot of traffic. Sometimes, it can be quite challenging to drive through these busy spots.

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is aware of these traffic challenges. This is the government group that looks after roads in Ontario. They are working to find ways to make Highway 24 better. Their goal is to improve the flow of traffic. This will make driving safer and easier for everyone.

Images for kids

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  Highway 24 descends into the Grand River valley south of Cambridge

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  Hespeler Road was constructed as a bypass for Highway 24, only to be transferred to the Region of Waterloo in 1998