essential details about the rules regarding emergency lane usage on the Gardiner Expressway
Brace yourself, Torontonians! Your morning commute might be a bit more hassle than usual on Thursday and Friday due to some lane reductions on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway.
That's right,cha cha real talk, honey. You gotta navigate a minimum of two lanes during daytime and one lane at night between Islington Avenue and Park Lawn Road to accommodate some urgent pavement repairs on the gosh-darn shoulder. The city's email to CP24 stated that they're using the shoulder as a live lane while critical repairs take place on five bridges along or over the Gardiner Expressway between Highway 427 and the Humber River.
These lane reductions are gonna last until 6 a.m. on Saturday. CP24 Traffic Specialist Lisa Morales described Thursday's commute as a "jam-packed drive." She advised, "Yo, forget that east Gardiner, it's a guarantee pain in the butt. I'd even advise skippin' it."
But don't worry, we got you covered. If you're looking for alternative routes into the city this morning, here's a few options:
- Hittin' the pavement on Lake Shore Boulevard or Queens Quay. These routes run parallel to the Gardiner and can be used as alternatives to avoid traffic congestion on the expressway.
- Hop on a bus or streetcar. The TTC provides extensive coverage and can help reduce reliance on personal vehicles during peak hours.
- If you're comin' from north of the city, using the Don Valley Parkway and connecting to Yonge Street can be a viable option to reach downtown without using the Gardiner.
- For suburban folk, using GO trains or buses can also be an efficient way to commute into downtown Toronto.
- Sharing rides with colleagues or friends can help reduce the number of cars on the road during peak hours.
These alternatives can help alleviate some of the traffic burden caused by the lane reductions on the Gardiner Expressway. Earlier this month, the city announced a long-term lane closure along a stretch of the westbound Gardiner Expressway, reducing the westbound lanes from four to three for approximately one year to accommodate bridge repairs.
So, stay woke, keep your cool, and happy commutin'!
- In light of the lane reductions, consider using alternative public-transit options, such as buses or streetcars, for your morning commute to reduce reliance on personal vehicles on the impacted eastbound Gardiner Expressway.
- If you're commute originates from the north of the city, using the Don Valley Parkway and connecting to Yonge Street can be a viable option as an alternative route to reach downtown without using the Gardiner.
- For suburban commuters, utilizing GO trains or buses can also be an efficient means of transportation into downtown Toronto to avoid traffic congestion on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway.
- Additionally, consider carpooling with colleagues or friends to help reduce the number of cars on the road during peak hours and alleviate some of the traffic burden caused by the lane reductions on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway.
