Multiple reports to police of people walking or cycling on Highway 417

According to the Ottawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) there have been multiple instances where cyclists and pedestrians have found themselves on Highway 417.

The “multiple reports” have not resulted in any injuries, although police are concerned that they could have.

“Walking and cycling along the highway is incredibly dangerous and could result in a person being seriously injured or worse,” OPP wrote in a post on X.

According to officials, a number of people said their GPS led them to taking the highway. Police are reminding the public that walking or biking on a 400 series highway is illegal.

“When using your GPS, set the directions to walk mode instead of driving mode,” police noted.