The Canadian National Exhibition will run this year from August 21 to September 7! I know it is a part of so many people’s annual summer tradition, mine included.
And it means people will be coming from near and far to Exhibition Place, with additional traffic, road closures, and diversions.
If you are looking to attend, the best way to get there is via TTC, GO Train, walking or biking.
If you live in Liberty Village and are worried about traffic congestion - I share your concerns. I am committed to working with our Special Events team to inform residents about plans and advocate for additional measures that build off of existing progress.
Weekend Road Closures
From 5 a.m. on Saturdays, to 11:59 p.m. on Sundays, and all day Labour Day Monday, Dufferin Street will be closed weekly between Springhurst Ave and British Columbia Road during the CNE.
Traffic Control at Key Intersections
A combination of traffic agents and paid-duty police officers will be at the following intersections daily (except Labour Day):
- Strachan Ave and East Liberty St - 9am-9pm
- Dufferin St and Liberty St - 9am-9pm
- East Liberty and Western Battery - 9am-9pm
- Fleet St and Strachan Ave - 8am-12am daily
I'm continuing to push for more coverage to ensure our communities can continue to move during this period.
Pick-up/Drop-off Areas
There will be designated pick up and drop off areas to ensure smoother traffic flow in the area around Exhibition Place. They are at:
- Ontario Dr north of Lake Shore Blvd
- Canada Blvd between Manitoba Dr and Princes’ Blvd
- Alberta Circle south of British Columbia Rd
- Dufferin St north of Saskatchewan Rd
Active traffic management will be in effect between 8pm and midnight daily except for Labour Day.
