You’ve heard of the DVP. This weekend, we get our semi-annual dose of the SBP — the South Bayview Parkway. That’s what happens when they shut the Don Valley Parkway for spring maintenance. Today (and again Sunday) scenes like those inset will be the norm. Top, it was a bit crowded in the business district. Here at Belsize Drive everyone stayed cool and courteous. Not so much in the northbound lanes near McRae Dr.where drivers on the right were following the “I want the pavement that your car is sitting on” method of driving. Many seemed to feel that DVP speeds limits applied. If you are planning on heading downtown this weekend you may want to leave your car at home — or better yet, stay at home yourself. The Don Valley Parkway will be closed in both directions from Highway 401 to the Gardiner Expressway between 10 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Some of the tasks that will be completed during the closure include the replacement of subway beams on the Prince Edward Viaduct, the cleaning and repairing of about 500 catch basins, guardrail repair as well as highway sweeping and litter removal. And of course there are the closures for the Toronto Marathon. See post below for that. DVP closed? Take the South Bayview Parkway
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You’ve heard of the DVP. This weekend, we get our semi-annual dose of the SBP — the South Bayview Parkway. That’s what happens when they shut the Don Valley Parkway for spring maintenance. Today (and again Sunday) scenes like those inset will be the norm. Top, it was a bit crowded in the business district. Here at Belsize Drive everyone stayed cool and courteous. Not so much in the northbound lanes near McRae Dr.where drivers on the right were following the “I want the pavement that your car is sitting on” method of driving. Many seemed to feel that DVP speeds limits applied. If you are planning on heading downtown this weekend you may want to leave your car at home — or better yet, stay at home yourself. The Don Valley Parkway will be closed in both directions from Highway 401 to the Gardiner Expressway between 10 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Some of the tasks that will be completed during the closure include the replacement of subway beams on the Prince Edward Viaduct, the cleaning and repairing of about 500 catch basins, guardrail repair as well as highway sweeping and litter removal. And of course there are the closures for the Toronto Marathon. See post below for that. 