Toronto Stadium is gearing up to host its second FIFA World Cup match on Wednesday night, meaning fans and residents can expect several road closures and traffic restrictions in the surrounding area.
The stadium will welcome supporters as Ghana takes on Panama, prompting a series of road restrictions and closures throughout the Liberty Village and Fort York neighbourhoods.
Roads that will be fully closed
Full closures beginning at 1:30 p.m.
- Lake Shore Boulevard West (Bathurst Street to British Columbia Road)
- Strachan Avenue (East Liberty Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West)
- All roads within Exhibition Place
In Liberty Village, road restrictions will be in effect south of King Street West, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue. The restrictions will not apply to local residents or businesses and will be in place from 1:30 p.m. until midnight.
In Fort York, vehicle restrictions will be in effect between Bathurst Street and Strachan Avenue, and from Fleet Street to Fort York Boulevard. These restrictions will also remain in place from 1:30 p.m. until midnight.
Several roads will be fully closed to traffic, including Lake Shore Boulevard West between Bathurst Street and British Columbia Road, as well as Strachan Avenue between East Liberty Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Both roads will be closed in both directions.
All roads within Exhibition Place will also be fully closed beginning at 1:30 p.m. and will remain closed until midnight.
Additionally, Fleet Street remains fully closed between Fort York Boulevard and Strachan Avenue due to ongoing construction and is expected to remain closed until July 31.
City officials continue to encourage fans attending World Cup matches to use TTC and GO Transit services where possible to reduce congestion around the stadium.
Toronto Stadium will host several additional FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament, meaning similar traffic plans are expected for future game days.
Another busy World Cup day for Toronto
The closures come less than a week after Toronto hosted its first-ever men’s FIFA World Cup match, when Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina played before a packed crowd at Toronto Stadium.
With fan marches, watch parties and pre-game festivities planned across the city, officials are once again encouraging visitors to use public transit where possible.
