Phase II of Gardiner Expressway Construction Set to Begin Soon

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TORONTO —The Ontario government is marking the start of the second phase of construction on the Gardiner Expressway four months ahead of schedule. The early milestone is the result of the government’s $73 million investment in the project on the condition that construction work may be allowed to proceed 24/7. “We’re making real progress on our government’s plan to fight gridlock and …

Ontario Extending Gas, Fuel Tax Cuts to Keep Costs Down 

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ETOBICOKE — As part of the upcoming 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the Ontario government is keeping costs down for drivers and businesses by introducing legislation that would, if passed, extend the temporary rate cuts on the gasoline and fuel taxes for the fourth time, until June 30, 2025. These extended cuts would ensure the rates remain at 9 …

Toronto’s traffic congestion management measures are working

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Toronto – The City of Toronto released new data demonstrating the success of traffic congestion management measures in speeding up travel times and improving transit reliability on several key corridors. Spadina Avenue temporary bus lane In late June, the City installed a temporary southbound bus and cycle lane on Spadina Avenue between Richmond Street and Lake Shore Boulevard to improve …

Update on ON-Toronto New Deal to reallocate funds for Gardiner Expressway 

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Toronto – Toronto City Council has approved a plan to reallocate the funds resulting from the upload of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway (DVP) to the Province of Ontario under the Ontario-Toronto New Deal. City Council’s approval of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal on December 13, 2023, facilitated the upload of the Gardiner and DVP to the Province, unlocking …

ON Accelerating Construction on Gardiner Expressway by 1 Year

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping to accelerate construction on the Gardiner Expressway by at least one year by providing up to $73 million to the City of Toronto on the condition that work may be allowed to proceed up to a 24/7 basis. This accelerated timeline moves the construction completion date from April 2027 to at least April …

Lane closures begins for rehabilitation work on Gardiner Expressway

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On Monday, March 25, lane restrictions will begin on the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue for critical rehabilitation work on the more than 60 year old route that is reaching its end of service life. This is the next phase of the City of Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan. Road impacts Those travelling in and out …