Toronto drivers are unhappy that the Gardiner Expressway has been reduced to 2 lanes in 3 years.

Many Toronto commuters are now bracing for traffic delays as part of the Gardiner Expressway is reduced to two lanes for the next three years.

The closure will affect the length of the highway from Dufferin Street to Strachan Avenue, which is about 700 metres, and the city says divers can expect intermittent additional lane closures if necessary. Additionally, the eastbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard east of Jason Avenue will be closed.

The first works on this part of the highway will begin in November 2023, and the construction is planned to be completed by the middle of 2027.

As of March 25, one lane in each direction was closed for the work, with additional lane closures overnight if necessary.

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According to the city, the Gardiner Expressway, which is more than 60 years old, is reaching its end of life due to age, heavy daily use, weather and salt.

Plans for the project include replacing the 700-meter-high bridge surface on the expressway, rehabilitating the elevated expressway support system, and adding a new traffic control system and street lights.

According to the city, work will take place primarily Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

TORONTONIANS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY GARDINER ROAD CLOSURES

People are already voicing their displeasure online about the lane cuts, which many believe will make the city's congestion situation worse.

“This is going to be a nightmare for passengers,” wrote one X user.

“Ok I'm not driving in Toronto for the next 5 years because that's how long it takes for fun LOL,” said another.

“Toronto is an hour away from Toronto and always will be!”

Others have questions about the duration of the project.

“So, are we to believe that the government can agree to build 3.9 million houses in 7 years when it takes 3 years to complete a road of less than a kilometer? Really?” asked a social network user.

“It's absurd that they've been blocking a lane on the main highway in and out of Canada's biggest city for 3 years.”

And some people are just trying to make a bad situation better.

“Eglinton will end faster than the LRT,” joked another.

“Now is the time to give Go trains and the TTC some love.”