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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