Gardiner reopens, 14 hours ahead of schedule

The Gardiner Expressway reopened in both directions on Sunday evening, about 14 hours ahead of schedule. 

All lanes between Carlaw Avenue and the Humber River were shut down at 2 a.m. on Saturday and weren’t expected to reopen until 8 a.m. Monday.

The busy route was closed for spring cleaning and maintenance, including the following projects:

  • continuation of work on the Jameson bridge
  • deck repairs
  • repairs to bases of light poles
  • spring catch basin cleaning (for water drainage)
  • maintenance of pavement markings and signs
  • maintenance of closed-circuit television cameras
  • inspection and repair of overhead signs
  • RESCU vehicle detector repairs
  • guide-rail repairs
  • expressway sweeping and litter removal

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