Toronto commuters brace yourselves: major repair work will close two lanes of the eastbound Gardiner Expressway starting Wednesday.
Here’s what you need to know about the road closure:
Where: The eastbound Gardiner Expressway’s two right lanes from the Jarvis Street on-ramp to Saulter Street.
When: The long-term lane lane closures start Wednesday and are expected to remain closed until Dec. 1, 2013.
Related short-term road closures:
- Eastbound Jarvis Street on-ramp will be closed from midnight Wednesday to 5:30 a.m. Friday
- The far-right eastbound Gardiner lane from Spadina Avenue to west of Lower Jarvis Street on Wednesday, from midnight until 5:30 a.m.
- A single lane on the eastbound Gardiner from Lower Jarvis Street to Saulter Streets from midnight Wednesday to 5:30 a.m.
Below is a map showing where the long-term eastbound lane closures will occur. You can click on the points to read details about the planned work and zoom out to get a wider view.
View Gardiner Gridlock: Mapping the Gardiner Expressway lane closures in a larger map
Why: The eastbound lanes are being closed for repair work to the southern barrier walls. Officials say the repair work is the minimum amount of work required to keep the busy expressway safe until more extensive construction can be completed.
The southern barrier walls have worn out because of long-term sun exposure, which leaves it vulnerable to the damaging cycle of thawing and freezing.
Alternate routes: The city said it will work to ensure all eastbound lanes on Lake Shore Boulevard, located below the Gardiner, will remain open during rush hour. They also suggest opting for public transit.
