The northbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) are heavily backed up following a crash at Lawrence Avenue. Commuters experienced significant delays during the morning rush hour as emergency crews worked at the scene.
Details of the Incident
The collision occurred early Tuesday morning, blocking multiple lanes and causing traffic to slow to a crawl. Toronto police reported that the crash involved at least two vehicles, though no serious injuries have been confirmed. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the wreckage.
“It is quite jammed,” a spokesperson for Toronto Police told reporters, urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The northbound DVP was reduced to a single lane for a period, leading to delays stretching back to Bloor Street.
Impact on Commuters
Traffic cameras showed long lines of vehicles inching along the highway. The City of Toronto advised motorists to use the Don Mills Road or Bayview Avenue as detours. The delay was expected to last until late morning as cleanup continued.
According to the Toronto Traffic Operations Centre, the average speed on the affected stretch dropped to under 20 km/h. No timeline was given for when all lanes would reopen.
