US EditionToronto Traffic Could Get Even Worse During the FIFA World Cup. Here's What to Expect
- Toronto expects a 10 to 15 per cent increase in vehicle traffic on major downtown roads during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which may worsen congestion.
- The city plans to ban on-street parking on key corridors, halt construction projects, and temporarily close some Gardiner Expressway ramps during match days to manage traffic.
- Toronto's transit service will increase on key routes, and new transit priority lanes will be implemented to help manage transportation demand.
- Experts see the event as an opportunity to try new mobility strategies, noting that many attendees will stay downtown and potentially change typical travel patterns.
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The FIFA World Cup will lead to a 10% to 15% increase in road traffic in Toronto in June and July, the City estimates.
Toronto traffic could get even worse during the FIFA World Cup. Here's what to expect
The City of Toronto has released the first details of its plans to deal with traffic during the FIFA World Cup, which it predicts could add 10 to 15 per cent more vehicles to major downtown roads.
Toronto reveals transit-first approach to forecast FIFA traffic
When the FIFA World Cup descends on Toronto in mid-June 2026, it will be a 22-day extravaganza plunked in the middle of the city’s hottest tourism season. A recently released City of Toronto report explained how the city is looking to contend with an estimated 10% to 15% increase in traffic volume—a volume that already puts us amongst the most clogged metropolises in the world.
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