The annual all-night arts festival Nuit Blanche is set to take over Toronto’s streets this weekend, with installation areas downtown, North York and in south Etobicoke.
The event runs from 7 p.m. on Saturday until 7 a.m. on Sunday.
Road closures will be in effect ahead of the festival and until Sunday afternoon. Scroll below for a list.
Downtown
Toronto police say the following road closures will start on Friday and be in place by noon on Saturday:
- Dundas Street West between Spadina Avenue and University Avenue
- Chestnut Street and Armoury Street (only local traffic only will be permitted)
North York
The following road closures will be in effect around Mel Lastman Square beginning at noon on Saturday:
- Yonge Street between Park Home Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue
Etobicoke
The following road closures will be in effect in the area of Humber College Lakeshore by noon on Saturday:
- Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive between Colonel Sam Smith Park Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West
Police say all roadways are expected to be open by 12 p.m. on Sunday.
In a release, police caution there will be traffic delays in the above areas and advised drivers to take alternative routes.
The TTC’s surface routes will be on diversion in the areas as well.
