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Gardiner Expressway Reopens Early Amid Major Traffic Delays

10/28/2025

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The Gardiner Expressway's six lanes between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue reopened 18 months early.
The reopening followed a weekend closure after World Series Game 2 at Rogers Centre.
The project was expedited by a $73 million investment from the provincial government.
Travel times on the Gardiner have increased, with delays up to 230%.
A tentative closure is planned for November 1 depending on the Blue Jays schedule.

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Story summary

The Gardiner Expressway's six lanes between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue reopened 18 months early.
The reopening followed a weekend closure after World Series Game 2 at Rogers Centre.
The project was expedited by a $73 million investment from the provincial government.
Travel times on the Gardiner have increased, with delays up to 230%.
A tentative closure is planned for November 1 depending on the Blue Jays schedule.