Challenges continue with less productivity, driver stress
OAKVILLE, ON, June 9, 2025 – A new analysis of traffic conditions on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway indicates that ongoing construction is causing significant delays for both commuters and commercial vehicles. Travel times in critical areas have effectively doubled, leading to longer commutes and disruptions in fleet deliveries, negatively impacting business profitability.
This year’s findings reveal that the most congested sections of the Gardiner experienced delays of approximately 230%. Traveling the entire Gardiner segment from Highway 427 to Cherry St. now generally takes twice as long as it did before the construction began.
Traffic Study Key Findings:
Data from Altitude by Geotab illustrates the continued congestion since the latest construction phase commenced on April 16, 2025. This disruption is resulting in measurable costs, especially for businesses, including:
- Double the Delay: Commuters traveling the entire Gardiner during the AM rush hour can anticipate travel times doubling since the latest construction phase, which reduced lanes near Park Lawn Road, began.
- Business Interruptions: Commercial fleets and businesses are struggling to maintain their daily schedules as drivers spend increased time in traffic.
- Work-related Stress: A recent Geotab survey of fleet professionals indicated that 68% reported that work-related stress negatively impacts their driving, and 34% have considered leaving their jobs in the past year.
- Productivity Loss: The regional congestion is exacerbating existing issues, already costing billions annually in lost productivity and economic activity (: The Toronto Region Board of Trade estimates losses exceeding $44 billion).
According to Mike Branch, VP, Data and Analytics at Geotab, “The data clearly demonstrates the significant impact of the Gardiner Expressway construction on daily commutes and business operations in the Greater Toronto Area. This is particularly challenging for commercial fleets that rely on this key expressway for their operations. They transport goods, equipment, and respond to service calls that cannot be handled via public transit. For fleet drivers, doubled travel times can mean reduced productivity, fewer deliveries, longer workdays, and increased stress.”
Branch added, “Traffic patterns in large cities like Toronto have a regional impact. Construction is just one factor influencing traffic flow. The combination of roadwork with large sporting events, concerts, or other community gatherings creates predictable bottlenecks. With roadwork expected to continue next year, drivers should anticipate significant delays during their commutes.”
Altitude by Geotab’s insights assist cities and regions in understanding the effects of long-term events like construction and enable informed planning decisions to promote safer and smoother traffic flow.
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About Altitude by Geotab
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About Geotab
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SOURCE Geotab Inc.
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