Major highway closures in Toronto this weekend

Drivers will have to navigate some major closures this weekend in Toronto.

The Supertri Toronto event, formerly known as the Toronto Triathlon Festival, is happening on Sunday and will lead to some traffic disruptions.

“The event features a triathlon comprising three disciplines: a 1.5-kilometre swim, 40-kilometre bike ride and 10-kilometre run,” Toronto police said in a release.

“To accommodate the event and ensure the safety of participants, spectators and volunteers, temporary road and lane closures will be in effect around Exhibition Place and along portions of Lake Shore Boulevard West.”

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That includes the closure of the westbound curb lane of Lake Shore Boulevard West from New Brunswick Way to British Columbia Road from 5 a.m. until around 2 p.m.

The eastbound curb lane of Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed from Ontario Drive to approximately 300 metres east of British Columbia Road from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Gardiner and DVP closures

There will also be closures on parts of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.

The eastbound Gardiner Expressway will be shut down from the Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway from 2 a.m. until 12 p.m.

The northbound DVP will be closed from the Gardiner Expressway to Eglinton Avenue from 2 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead by allowing extra travel time, considering alternate routes and following all posted detour signage and directions from police officers and event personnel,” Toronto police said.