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ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2014for Sporting Life 10k – in support of Camp Oochigeas
Dear Residents and Businesses,
On May 11th, we invite you to cheer on over 27,000 participants that are out to make a difference in the lives of children affected by childhood cancer in this year’s Sporting Life 10k, as they run and walk down Yonge St. fundraising over $2,2 million for Camp Oochigeas. This is Canada’s premier running event with the largest net proceeds going to charity.
Road Closures:Yonge Street will be closed from Lawrence Avenue to Erskine from 5:00am until 10:30am.
Rolling road closures will be in effect from 7:45am – 11:00am for the following streets:
1. Yonge Street between Erskine Street and Richmond Street2. Richmond Street between Yonge Street and Peter Street3. Peter Street/Blue Jays Way between Richmond Street and
Front Street
4. Westbound Front Street between Blue Jays Way and Bathurst Street (Eastbound traffic will be permitted from Spadina Ave)
5. Bathurst Street between Front Street and Lakeshore Boulevard
6. Fleet Street from Strachan Avenue to Fort York Boulevard
The final road closure will be in effect from 5:00am – 1:00pm for Fort York Boulevard between Bathurst Street and Lakeshore Boulevard.
Vehicles will be allowed to cross at major intersections before 11:00am. However, only when deemed safe to do so by police officers on duty. Expect the longest delays between 8:30-10:00am. If possible,it is best to avoid crossing Yonge St., during these hours.
For east-west traffic: travelling EASTBOUND please use the Gardner Expressway to York and travelling WESTBOUND, use Jameson to avoid delays at Lakeshore. Also avoid using the Bathurst, Spadina, York, Rees or Yonge exits if travelling north of Front St.
Your understanding is much appreciated and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience the run may cause.
The Sporting Life 10k is Camp Oochigeas’ #1 annual fundraiser and we invite you to join in the fun . If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Register Today to take part in the Sporting Life 10k www.sportinglife10k.ca