‘Bumper to Bumper Traffic’: Gardiner Expressway Down to 2 Lanes in Each Direction Until 2027

A 700-metre stretch of the Gardiner Expressway, one of the busiest roads in downtown Toronto, has been reduced to two lanes in each direction for the next three years leaving many drivers frustrated. The Gardiner Expressway lane closures are part of the city’s “critical rehabilitation work” on the 60-year-old road as it reaches the end of its service life, according to a city press release. A combination of heavy daily use, weather, and salt have taken their toll on the aging expressway, leaving it in desperate need of repair. One westbound lane from Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue was closed April 14 in addition to the one eastbound lane that was cordoned off last week. The closures are expected to last until mid-2027, the city said....