The City of Toronto has announced plans to rehabilitate four bridges and elevated roads near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East.

The work will begin on October 15, and will require the closure of the southbound off-ramp from the Don Valley Parkway to Richmond Street until spring 2026.

The city says the work will ensure that the bridges meet current standards and remain safe for vehicles and pedestrians into the future. Work is being carried out in multiple stages to maintain safety and reduce traffic disruptions where possible.

The Ontario government is funding the rehabilitation of the Don Valley Parkway off-ramp as part of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal, which includes a provincial commitment to upload the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway to the Ontario government.

The city is funding repairs to the other three bridges in the project (Eastern Avenue Bridge, Richmond Street East Bridge and Adelaide Street Bridge) as part of its 2024 Capital Works Program. Construction began in July 2024 and is expected to be completed in early 2027.

To help accommodate increased traffic volumes expected during the FIFA World Cup 26, the city has accelerated the project schedule through several measures including: winter construction activities, deploying additional crews, and allowing work to continue 24 hours a day, seven days a week.