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416 TRAFFIC/CALENDAR/WED · OCT · 28 · 2026
Wed · Oct · 28 · 2026● SEVEREPAST DATE

Severe traffic

Toronto FC v D.C. United and Raptors are happening across BMO Field and Scotiabank Arena. Arrival pressure likely builds 6 PM to 8 PM. Separate transit disruption: TTC Line 1 (Yonge-University).
LAST CHECKED · NOV 5, 11:20 A.M. ET
WHAT THE LABELS MEAN
Normal

Nothing major announced for that time.

Plan ahead

One arena or stadium event, or an overnight subway closure.

Like Monday, Nov 9, overnight: TTC Line 2

Heavy

Two venues at once, or a big event stacked with a closure.

Like Monday, Nov 9, evening rush: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies

Severe

Several major events stacked at once.

Recently: Sunday, Oct 18, midday: AFC Toronto vs. Calgary Wild FC, Waterfront Marathon and Marlies vs Belleville

Intensity by hour

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★ Today’s status

Severe
Events
Strong signal
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What’s happening on Wed, Oct 28

HEAVY

Toronto FC v D.C. United

7:30 PM · Sports

BMO Field

PLAN AHEAD

Raptors vs Orlando Magic

7:30 PM · NBA

Scotiabank Arena

Venue capacity: 19,300
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Public transit disruptions

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Top trouble spots

★ Top Trouble Spots
Exhibition Place / BMO FieldLake Shore Boulevard near Exhibition PlacePrinces' BoulevardDufferin GateExhibition GOGardiner ramps near JamesonScotiabank Arena / Union StationBremner Boulevard
Queens QuayHEAVY
Waterfront trips can shift south when Lake Shore is constrained.
Front StreetHEAVY
It is the closest east-west downtown alternate north of the waterfront.
Strachan AvenueHEAVY
Exhibition Place arrivals usually concentrate here and at Dufferin Gate.
Lake Shore BoulevardHEAVY
Parallel route pressure from Gardiner constraints.
Bay StreetHEAVY
Arena traffic and Union Station pickup activity concentrate here around games.

Drivers: Trips driving in from outside downtown overlap the strongest listed pressure near Exhibition Place / BMO Field, Lake Shore Boulevard near Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, where parking may also be tighter. Listed road impacts include College St, Lake Shore Blvd W.

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Road closures and restrictions

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All Toronto restrictions, hour by hour

63 in Toronto · 3 outsideLast refresh Nov 5, 11:20 a.m. ET
3 more outside Toronto · See full closures list →
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