Toronto's FIFA World Cup 2026 Road Closures: Transit-First Approach

0:00Toronto is planning major road closures around exhibition plays for match days during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a full shutdown of Lakeshore Boulevard West from Bathurst Street to British Columbia Road. Officials are pushing a transit first approach, ramping up service on key routes to handle the crowds. They detailed the plan at a media briefing on Thursday, targeting areas like Strakhan Avenue, Fleet Street, and parts of Fort York Boulevard, with some restrictions lasting the whole tournament from June 12th to July 2nd. Local traffic only will apply in spots like Liberty Village and along Duffin Street to prioritize buses, street cars, and pedestrians. The changes come as the city braces for six matches at the stadium, expecting thousands of fans and a 15% jump in downtown vehicle. Traffic. This setup meets FIFA's host city requirements to keep things moving smoothly. The mobility plan heads to the FIFA World Cup, 26 subcommittee on March 30th, then the Executive Committee on April 15th and City. Council later that month, with FIFA review

1:05to follow. More specifics are expected soon as preparations ramp up for the big event. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Toronto News today, AI-powered local news.