Ontario's planned takeover of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway may soon be finalized, following a due diligence review by the province. Toronto's Mayor Olivia Chow noted the deal, first initiated by Premier Doug Ford, would alleviate financial burdens on the city, allowing for better maintenance of public services. The final assessment could be completed within the year and help define future decisions regarding the transfer process, which is expected to culminate in 2025. The highways' upload marks a significant shift in responsibility and support for Toronto's infrastructure management.
The results of the review will help inform future decisions about all aspects of the upload, including timeframes," Dakota Brasier said in a statement.
The conversation between the province and the city on the Gardiner upload is going very well," she said. "That upload really assists the City of Toronto.
In November 2023, when the agreement was announced, Ford called the highways an '800-pound gorilla on your back', recalling their impact on city finances from.
Chow said this week she is optimistic the formal work will wrap in 2025, paving the way for the full upload a short time later.
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