Ontario to take over Gardiner and DVP in 2027, Ford says

Gardiner, DVP to finally become Ontario’s responsibility next fall

The transfer of the two highways was first announced in November 2023 as a part of a “new deal” between Toronto and Ontario

Ontario to officially take over DVP, Gardiner in 2027

The province will upload the joined Toronto highways four years after Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow reached a deal to transfer responsibility, freeing up money for the city to pay for infrastructure repairs and maintenance. Ford says the province will not add tolls to the highways, and will pay to maintain them until they are officially transferred.

Ontario to take over Gardiner and DVP in 2027, Ford says

Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will provide up to $353 million to the City of Toronto to cover operating and maintenance costs.

Ford government will officially take control of DVP, Gardiner in 2027

In 2023, the provincial and municipal governments signed a landmark deal to upload the costs of the two highways, as well as funding for homelessness, subways and light rail.