Police issued this alert Saturday about traffic control and general security in the area of Scotibank Arena and Rogers Centre.
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of upcoming traffic restrictions and security enhancements that will be in place for the 2019 NBA and NHL playoffs runs as well as the Toronto Blue Jays season. To ensure the safe flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, a number of road restrictions will be in effect at the end of every playoff game. There will also be pre-game restrictions on dates where both the Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre have overlap events scheduled.
Please note that Rees Street, northbound, from Lakeshore Boulevard West will only be accessible to WheelTrans vehicles and other mobility-accessible services, as well as those patrons parking at the Rogers Centre. A staging area for those using accessibility services will be set up on Rees Street, at Bremner Boulevard for gate 7 and off Blue Jays Way, in front of the Marriott hotel, when entering through gate 13. The condominiums in the area as well as the businesses have been provided with security passes for their use to allow them access during closures, in an effort to alleviate any disruption in their attending work or home. ice, in partnership with the Rogers Centre and Scotiabank Arena are encouraging people to use public transit or other carpool options.
