Amid all the uproar over the Gardiner Expressway lane closures that just went into effect and will disrupt commutes for the next three years, drivers in and around Toronto won't be happy to learn that another local freeway is coming soon is plagued by similar slowdowns.
Starting Wednesday, those traveling on Highway 401 will also face closed lanes as the Department of Transportation begins necessary rehabilitation work.
Lane closures on the Gardiner Expressway are already causing gridlock on other Toronto streets https://t.co/wOGdeWTRYQ
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Affected are the westbound express train and several overpasses between the Yonge Street and Jane Street exits. And just like the construction on the Gardiner, this redevelopment will take a while longer and will last at least until the end of next year, after being paused for a few months in the winter of 2024-2025.
According to 680 News, the Express will lose one lane between Avenue Road and Allen Roads, reducing that length to a total of two lanes (previously three), and also between Allen and Highway 400, reducing that section to a total of three lanes (previously four ). .
Fortunately, unlike previous thoroughfare projects, a lane will be added to the westbound collectors to offset the traffic problems that will inevitably arise as a result of this road construction, while so many other arterials in and around the city will too the case is under repair.