Road Closures and Transit Service Disruptions

Road Closure Notice - Exhibition Place - Saturday May 24 BMO Field

Please see the attached Road Closure Plan for Saturday May 24th for Exhibition Place and the TFC Match at BMO Field. This plan will impact Vehicle Traffic; however, this should not impact Pedestrians & Cyclists at Exhibition Place.

Expect Traffic Congestion in and around Exhibition Place with Public Transit being the preferred method of Travel to the Match!

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

Notice - Rapid TO Priority Transit Dufferin Street

Please be advised that the City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) invite you to learn more and provide feedback on the opportunities to prioritize transit along 7.1 km of Dufferin Street, from Eglinton Avenue West to King Street West and King Street West to the Dufferin Street Loop.
Tens of thousands of people rely on buses (or streetcars) along this key route every day but traffic congestion slows service down. Priority bus lanes are being considered to help reduce delays and improve reliability.
On weekdays, the 29/929 Dufferin buses serve over 40,000 transit riders. Buses on Dufferin Street take 65 per cent longer than the average vehicle travel time and only 55 per cent of buses arrive on time. Priority bus lanes would improve the speed and reliability of transit service and help meet the city’s evolving transportation needs. As Toronto grows, updating roadway designs can help meet the city’s evolving transportation needs, including during major events such as FIFA World Cup 26™ (FWC26).
Specifically, between Queen Street West and King Street West the proposed design for Dufferin Street includes one curbside lane converted into a priority bus lane in each direction. Between Thornburn Avenue and Springhurst Avenue, the proposed design for Dufferin Street includes one centre lane converted into a priority transit lane for streetcar storage. Again, it is also important to note that the dedicated painted Transit Priority Lane south of King St. West is not being fully considered as this portion of Dufferin St. is shared by both TTC Busses and Streetcar routes. The proposal includes a small portion of painted roadway north of Springhurst in the southbound lane for Streetcars to wait until the Dufferin Gate Loop is free to pull into.
The proposed design considers the following changes to parking:
• Make permanent the temporary removal of 75 Green P on-street parking spots
The proposed design considers the following changes to turning and intersection signals:
• Liberty Street
o Add new advanced left-turn signal (southbound)
The links below include additional information on the proposals as well as a survey link and information on the upcoming Public Meetings in May (registration links are on the project website).
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/transportation-projects/rapidto/rapidto-dufferin-street/

Note - Survey closes May 26, 2025 https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=448169&d=l&h=71BB8BD2DF5EE84&l=en
Virtual Public Meeting
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Public Drop-In Events
Thursday May 15, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Stella Maris Catholic School, 31 Ascot Avenue, Gymnasium

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Mary Catholic Academy, 66 Dufferin Park Avenue, Cafeteria
Residential Permit Parking Virtual Meeting
Monday May 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Lasted Updated: April 24, 2025

UPDATE Notice - Construction Activity

Please be advised of the following Construction Updates:

1. April 7th to May 31st, 2025 – Reduced Lanes in BOTH directions with turning restrictions on Lakeshore Blvd. West from Fleet Street to Ontario Drive (Ontario Place Hydro Project) for Restoration & Paving work in advance of the Honda Indy Race.

2. April 14th to May 11th, 2025 – Metrolinx contractors will be conducting some demolition work on the old south platform, west of the GO Station, preparing the site for the new GO/Ontario Line Station. This will involve a higher volume of Dump Trucks using Manitoba Drive to access and depart the site Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am – 5pm and 11pm to 5am.

Lasted Updated: April 04, 2025

Notice - Essential Bridge Repairs as Part of Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan

Please be advised that the City of Toronto will move forward with essential bridge repairs as part of Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan

As part of the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, the City of Toronto will soon begin critical repair work on five bridges to ensure they remain in a state of good repair.

• Beginning Monday, April 7, the westbound Gardiner Expressway will be reduced from four lanes to three between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue for approximately one year.

Rehabilitation work on Section 3 of the Gardiner Expressway, running from Highway 427 to the Humber River, is scheduled to take place from 2027 to 2031; however, five bridges in Section 3 have been identified for an advanced start following condition assessments that noted the need for critical repair.

The Ontario government will fund the replacement of the Gardiner Expressway overpasses at Park Lawn Road and Mimico Creek, and the westbound on-ramp from Park Lawn Road over Mimico Creek as part of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal. This includes a provincial commitment to upload the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway to the Ontario government, subject to a third-party due diligence assessment. The City will fund repairs to the Kipling Avenue and Islington Avenue bridges over the Gardiner Expressway.

Construction will be paused from May to July 2026 to accommodate the increased traffic anticipated during the FIFA World Cup™ and is expected to be completed by November 2026.

The City has worked to minimize traffic impacts on the Gardiner Expressway, Kipling and Islington Avenues and Park Lawn Road through a phased approach to construction as well as acceleration and congestion management measures.

The following lane and ramp restrictions are planned during phases of this project:

• April 2025 to May 2026 - Westbound Gardiner Expressway from Park Lawn Road to Grand Avenue will be reduced from four lanes to three lanes.
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April 2025 to December 2026 - Eastbound Gardiner Expressway lanes from Grand Avenue to Park Lawn Road will be narrowed but with no lane reductions.

• April 2025 to November 2025 - Kipling Avenue and Islington Avenue will be reduced from three lanes in each direction to two lanes in each direction where they pass over the Gardiner Expressway for approximately eight months.

• November 2025 to April 2026 - There will be a full closure of the Park Lawn Road on-ramp to westbound Gardiner Expressway to replace the single-lane bridge that carries ramp traffic over Mimico Creek.

• DATES TBC - Park Lawn Road, where it passes under the Gardiner Expressway, will have single lane reductions, with three lanes maintained at all times. This work is estimated to last approximately four months with timing to be determined and communicated in advance. These lane reductions will not occur at the same time as the closure of the Park Lawn Road on-ramp to the westbound Gardiner Expressway.

This project will incorporate the same acceleration measures as the work on the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, including completion incentives, enabling crews to work up to 24 hours a day seven days a week to meet the planned construction schedule.

The City will implement congestion management measures including traffic monitoring on the Gardiner Expressway and diversion routes, real-time adjustments to traffic signal timings and deploying Traffic Agents at key intersections during busy periods to help keep traffic flowing. Prior to construction starting, signage will be installed to advise motorists of the upcoming closures.

Advancing this critical project is necessary to maintain the safety and reliability of the Gardiner Expressway and will be done while balancing the needs of road users with those of residents and businesses in the nearby area.

More information on the project can be found on the City’s website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.toronto.ca/section-3-highway-427-to-humber-river__;!!KW-VMAODMJ4p!zcJb01qiTAib4S-PrgKnxYKQlZGFYKMcGfO-m37fx_OoBuIJHha3R6LRToWRTOX-S-FOktvripf5OOHbzhM$

Lasted Updated: March 31, 2025

Transit Notice - Construction Activity Lakeshore Blvd. West

Please be advised that the 510 Spadina streetcar will resume service from Spadina Station to Union Station on Sunday, March 30, 2025. At the same time, the 509 Harbourfront streetcar will be temporarily suspended between Union Station and Spadina/Queens Quay, and 510 Spadina streetcars will provide service along that section of Queens Quay. 509B Harbourfront replacement buses will continue to provide service between Spadina/Queens Quay and Exhibition Loop.

The current 511 Bathurst streetcar and 511B Bathurst replacement bus routing will not change. Please see the attached, which shows service on the 509/510 and 511 routes starting March 30.

Lasted Updated: March 27, 2025

Exhibition GO - Metrolinx Pedestrian Bridge Open

Please note on Friday October 18th Metrolinx officially opened the new pedestrian bridge across the rail corridor that will keep people moving during Ontario Line construction.

The new pedestrian bridge will continue to facilitate important access between Atlantic Avenue and Exhibition Place, supporting both the Ontario Line construction and ongoing upgrades to the Exhibition GO station.

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

Exhibition GO - Entrance Notice

Please be advised that Metrolinx will be using the new North Side Station Entrance at the Exhibition GO, starting as early as Friday October 25, 2024.

The sidewalk from Atlantic Ave to Exhibition GO will be permanently closed. Public/Passengers will be directed to the New North Station Building which will provide fully accessible station access. A new passenger pick-up and drop-off location will also be opened for public use on Atlantic Ave. This will be a long-term closure as construction activities for the future Exhibition station for the Ontario Line is underway (see attached notice).

Last Updated: October 17, 2024