Gardiner re-opened after truck crashes through centre median causing morning traffic
Posted June 12, 2023 8:25 am.
Last Updated June 12, 2023 2:14 pm.
The Gardiner Expressway has finally re-opened all lanes through Park Lawn Road after a truck crashed through a barrier on the highway and blocked traffic in both directions on Monday morning.
Toronto police responded to the crash just after 7:30 a.m. on the westbound Gardiner near Park Lawn Road.
Police say a westbound tractor-trailer lost control and crashed into the concrete centre median. The truck landed on top of the divider with its front-end sticking into the eastbound lanes and back-end impeding westbound lanes.
Multiple lanes were blocked in both directions for the collision cleanup, though traffic was squeezing through with major delays.
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Listen to CityNews 680 LIVE now!Police told CityNews they were working to have the lanes reopened in time for the afternoon rush, with all lanes opened just after 2:00 p.m.
Crews needed to replace a part of the median that was destroyed in the collision and cleanup a diesel fuel spill. A heavy tow was called in to take the disabled truck that was removed just before 2:00 p.m.
No injuries have been reported.
Eastbound Gardiner: Only the right lane open.
Westbound Gardiner: Two right lanes open.Heavy delays on the Gardiner and southbound 427. Lake Shore filling in.
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— 680 NewsRadio Toronto Traffic & Weather (@NewsRadioTO) June 12, 2023
With files from CityNews reporter Carl Hanstke
