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Honda Indy road closures start Wednesday in Toronto

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Traffic nightmare expected in downtown Toronto for Honda Indy weekend
WATCH ABOVE: Road closures and more construction expected in the days ahead, causing even more traffic headaches for Toronto commuters. Kamil Karamali reports – Jul 10, 2019

The city is preparing for its 33rd annual Honda Indy Toronto and road closures for the motorsport festival this weekend begins on Wednesday.

The 11-turn temporary circuit runs about 2.89 kilometres using streets surrounding Exhibition Place with the following road closures in place:

Starting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, southbound Strachan Avenue from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed.

Starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed from Strachan Avenue to British Columbia Road.

These roads will remain closed all weekend.

They are scheduled to re-open on Sunday at 11 p.m.

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Toronto police are advising motorists to expect significant delays in the area and are strongly encouraged to plan alternate routes.

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For those attending the Honda Indy, they suggest taking the TTC or GO Transit as there will be increased service to Exhibition Place.

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