Flooding closes major Toronto-area roads ahead of rush hour

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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

Union Station flooded following torrential downpours in southern Ontario

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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, according to the Toronto Police Service.

The entrance to the DVP from the Don Roadway is closed due to flooding. Northbound lanes in the area are closed.

Transit disruptions

  • TTC, Line 1: Trains not stopping at Union station. 

  • TTC, Line 2: No service between Kipling and Jane stations. Shuttle buses are operating. 

  • Several bus and streetcar routes are being diverted due to flooding. A full list of service disruptions can be found on the TTC website

Road closures 

  • Highway 410, southbound under Highway 401, expected to be closed for 24 hours.

  • Highway 401, eastbound ramp to Mavis Road.

  • 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.

  • Bayview Ave. from River Street to north of Queen St. East in both directions.

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