Don Valley Parkway

• Ford government will officially take control of DVP, Gardiner in 2027

  In 2023, the provincial and municipal governments signed a landmark deal to upload the costs of the two highways, as well as funding for homelessness, subways and light rail. 

  Canada

  Jun 4
  
• Major Toronto highway closure scheduled for this weekend ahead of FIFA matches

  The Don Valley Parkway will be completely closed from Highway 401 to the Jarvis Street ramp on the Gardiner Expressway from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 8 until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 11.

  Traffic

  May 7
  
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• Richmond off-ramp from DVP to open Friday, city confirms

  The Richmond Street ramp has been closed on the southern leg of the DVP since October, contributing to congestion. Now the city says it could be reopened in a matter of weeks.

  Politics

  Apr 23
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• Metrolinx promises building over DVP won’t lead to ‘multi-week, multi-month’ closure

  The Ontario Line was first announced in 2019, with a current completion estimate in the early 2030s and an estimated cost of just over $27 billion.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Constructing new Toronto subway bridge could force temporary closure of DVP

  The new transit project will connect Don Mills and Eglinton to Ontario Place by passing across the DVP, through Toronto's east end, and into the downtown. 

  Politics

  Feb 18
• More rain in Toronto floods DVP, subway station and causes sewage bypass

  On Wednesday afternoon, a period of heavy rain fell across Toronto, leading to some localized flooding in areas still recovering from a major flood the week before.

  Weather

  Jul 24, 2024
• DVP reopens after fatal incident near Leaside Bridge leads to lane closures

  Toronto police said they had closed the northbound lanes of the route after one man died and another was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

  Traffic

  Jun 16, 2024
• 2 people in critical condition after crash on Don Valley Parkway

  Two people are in life-threatening condition after a crash on the southbound Don Valley Parkway. 

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2024
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• Will the DVP and Gardiner Expressway be tolled? What Ontario’s takeover means

  As part of a new deal with Toronto, the Ontario government has agreed to take control of both the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2023
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• Don Valley Parkway set for weeks of lane closures as bridge maintenance begins

  Beginning Tuesday, construction work is planned on the Don Mills Road Bridge over the Don Valley Parkway. The work is set to last almost two months, ending on Nov. 3.

  Traffic

  Sep 5, 2023