Toronto·Updated
Flooding has prompted the closure of major roads in Greater Toronto Area ahead of the afternoon rush hour.
Southbound DVP from Bayview/Bloor to the Gardiner Expressway closed
A severe storm has led to flooded streets in Toronto and transit disruptions, including at Union Station. CBC’s Lisa Xing has the latest on how the storm is affecting commuters across the city.
Flooding has prompted the closure of major roads in Greater Toronto Area ahead of the afternoon rush hour.
The southbound Don Valley Parkway from Bayview/Bloor to the Gardiner Expressway is closed, as is the entrance to the DVP from the Don Roadway. Northbound lanes in the area are also closed.
The conditions are causing major disruptions to transit as well.
“There is a potential that some services could be modified or delayed today due to weather conditions. Delays, cancellations, and modifications are expected,” GO Transit warned commuters.
Here’s what you need to know:
Transit disruptions
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TTC, Line 1: Trains not stopping at Union station.
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TTC, Line 2: No service between Kipling and Jane stations. Shuttle buses are operating.
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Several bus and streetcar routes are being diverted due to flooding. A full list of service disruptions can be found on the TTC website.
- GO Transit, Kitchener GO line: Trains are now serving customers between Union and Bramalea GO. Customers going past Bramalea will still be provided with access to GO shuttle buses.
- GO Transit, Lakeshore West GO line: Trains are not stopping at Exhibition GO or Long Branch GO (customers are still being asked to take the TTC if they want to use these two stations). GO Transit is also running an adjusted service this afternoon, so some trains between Union and Oakville will be cancelled.
- GO Transit, Richmond Hill: Trains will depart Union on time but will detour on different tracks to make all stops between Langstaff and Bloomington GO adding additional travel time. Trains will not stop at Old Cummer and Oriole GO.
Road closures
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Highway 410, southbound under Highway 401, expected to be closed for 24 hours.
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Highway 401, eastbound ramp to Mavis Road.
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Lake Shore Boulevard West from Strachan Avenue to New Brunswick Way in both directions.
- Convair Drive between Britannia Road E. and Flightline Drive.
- Southbound Don Valley Parkway from Bayview Ave. to Gardiner Expressway.
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Bayview Ave. from River Street to north of Queen St. East in both directions.
<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hwy410?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Hwy410</a> Southbound under the <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hwy401?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Hwy401</a> closed due to flooding. Expected to be closed for the next 24 hours for cleanup. ^ss <a href=”https://t.co/NkjfnUlbcO”>pic.twitter.com/NkjfnUlbcO</a>
—@OPP_HSD