Toronto Closes Don Valley Parkway Richmond Off-Ramp for Bridge Rehabilitation
City accelerates work near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street to support FIFA World Cup 26™ traffic
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is advancing major state-of-good-repair work to rehabilitate four bridges and elevated roadways near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East — a critical infrastructure project aimed at extending the life of some of Toronto’s busiest commuter routes.
Beginning Wednesday, October 15, the southbound DVP Richmond off-ramp to Richmond Street will close until spring 2026 as the City completes full structural rehabilitation of the ramp.
The work, funded by the Ontario-Toronto New Deal, is part of a multi-year infrastructure program that includes upgrades to the Eastern Avenue Bridge, Richmond Street East Bridge, and Adelaide Street Bridge.
Starting Wed, Oct 15, the southbound off-ramp from the DVP to Richmond St will be closed until spring 2026 for critical repairs.
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Construction Timeline and Impact
The $multi-million rehabilitation project began in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by early 2027. To accelerate completion before the FIFA World Cup 26™, the City has intensified its construction schedule with winter work, extended hours, and additional crews operating up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
During this phase, the following traffic changes will take effect:
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Full closure of the southbound DVP Richmond off-ramp until spring 2026
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One eastbound lane closure on Eastern Avenue
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Richmond Street reduced to one westbound lane at Eastern Avenue
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Intermittent overnight lane closures on the DVP
While the Richmond ramp is closed, drivers can access downtown via:
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Lake Shore Boulevard at Don Roadway
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Gardiner Expressway westbound off-ramp at Sherbourne Street
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Gardiner Expressway westbound off-ramp at Yonge Street
Managing Traffic and Safety
The City says every effort is being made to reduce congestion and maintain safety throughout construction. This includes coordinated scheduling, real-time traffic signal adjustments, and the deployment of Traffic Agents at key intersections.
“Maintaining vital infrastructure while keeping Toronto moving is a priority,” said Jennifer Graham Harkness, Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering & Construction Services. “We’re using data-driven traffic modeling and round-the-clock coordination to minimize disruption.”
The City’s Traffic Management Centre will monitor cameras and adjust signals dynamically, while non-emergency roadwork on key downtown routes will be temporarily suspended to ease congestion.
Partnership and Funding
The Ontario government is funding the DVP off-ramp rehabilitation as part of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal, which includes a provincial commitment to upload the Gardiner Expressway and DVP to the province, pending third-party due diligence.
The City of Toronto is funding repairs to the three other bridges under the 2024 Capital Works Program, approved by City Council.
“Projects like this ensure our bridges meet modern safety standards and remain reliable for decades to come,” said Roger Browne, Director of Traffic Management.
Project Information
Residents can stay informed on construction updates, lane closures, and traffic impacts at toronto.ca/EasternAdelaideBridges.
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