Several events in Toronto to bring major traffic delays this mid-July weekend
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Several events in Toronto this mid-July weekend, most notably the Honda Indy, will cause significant traffic delays as people try to move around the city.
Several events in Toronto this mid-July weekend, most notably the Honda Indy, will cause significant traffic delays as people try to move around the city.
For the Honda Indy, police warned of increased traffic. As of Wednesday to Sunday night at 11 p.m., Lake Shore Boulevard West is closed form Strachan Avenue to British Columbia Drive.
“Anyone attending the Honda Indy should take public transit, and both the TTC and GO Transit will provide increased service to Exhibition Place,” police said.
There are also concerts, sporting events and festivals happening in the city that will add more congestion.
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