Busy Don Valley Parkway ramp in Toronto to close until next year

A busy off-ramp serving the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) in Toronto is about to close as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project, and commuters relying on the exit will have to manage with the disruption well into 2026.

The City of Toronto announced on Tuesday that it is moving forward with the next stage in the rehabilitation of four bridges and elevated roads along the DVP near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East.

The DVP's southbound off-ramp to Richmond St. is set to close next week and remain shuttered for several months.

Described as "critical state-of-good-repair work," the City states that "This work will ensure that the bridges meet today's standards and remain safe for vehicles and pedestrians into the future."

Motorists can expect disruptions during this period, including Eastern Ave. being reduced to a single eastbound lane, and Richmond St. being reduced to a single westbound lane at Eastern Ave. In addition, the City will require overnight lane closures along the DVP.

Work on this next phase is set to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 15., and the closure is expected to last through spring 2026.

Throughout the closure, the City is advising motorists to access downtown via Lake Shore Boulevard at Don Roadway, or by using the Gardiner Expressway's westbound off-ramps at Sherbourne St. and Yonge St.

The DVP off-ramp rehabilitation is one of a handful of projects being rushed along to improve traffic flow ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26 next summer.