A major Toronto artery has been shut down for the weekend to allow crews to complete annual fall maintenance on the roadway.

The Don Valley Parkway was closed between Highway 401 and the Gardiner Expressway at 10 p.m. on Friday and is not expected to reopen until 5 a.m. Monday.

Some of the maintenance activities that will be undertaken during the closure include:

  • The cleaning and repair of catch basins
  • Sign maintenance
  • Bridge chipping and inspection
  • Culvert inspection and repair
  • Guardrail repair
  • Sweeping and litter removal

During the closure, motorists are advised to use Don Mills Road, Bayview Avenue, Victoria Park Avenue and Kingston Road as alternative routes.

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