Road closureSun, Jul 26, 2026Gardiner Expressway
Eastbound Gardiner and northbound Don Valley Parkway closures are scheduled from 2 a.m.
Road closure · Sun, Jul 26, 2026
★ IMPACT 5/5 · ★ SOURCE-BACKED CLOSURE RECORD
★ Quick facts
- Location
- At Eastbound Humber River to Don Valley Parkway; northbound DVP to Eglinton Avenue East
- Start date
- Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 2:00 AM
- End date
- Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM
- Lanes affected
- Eastbound Gardiner and northbound DVP, including all ramps, closed
- Severity
- SevereFull closure
- Source
- City of Toronto Council
Traffic context
Traffic on Sun, Jul 26, 2026
This closure is one part of the day. The daily brief shows the event load, other road work, and the likely busy window from the same calendar data.
- Day status
- Severe
- Busy window
- Likely busiest 4 PM to 6 PM as people arrive, then again 8 PM to 9:30 PM as crowds leave.
- Main signal
- Gardiner Expressway closure + College–Carlton renewal transit diversion + 311 and Dirty Heads: So Glad You Made It Tour
- Gardiner Expressway
- 311 and Dirty Heads: So Glad You Made It Tour
- College–Carlton renewal transit diversion
What's affected
Gardiner Expressway at Eastbound Humber River to Don Valley Parkway; northbound DVP to Eglinton Avenue East is impacted by a road closure with full closure conditions. Expect impact to Eastbound Gardiner and northbound DVP, including all ramps, closed.
Suggested detour: Lake Shore Boulevard is the closest parallel surface route but often slows in peak. Front Street and King Street are slower alternates.
Same-day events
- 311 and Dirty Heads: So Glad You Made It Tour
Jul 26 · RBC Amphitheatre
- College–Carlton renewal transit diversion
Jul 26 · Toronto transit
- Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour
Jul 26 · Scotiabank Arena
- Barrie Construction
Jul 26 · Toronto transit
- Kitchener Construction
Jul 26 · Toronto transit
- Planned Construction
Jul 26 · Toronto transit
Plan ahead
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