Blue Jays Are Back In Toronto & Police Are Adding A Bunch Of Traffic Restrictions Downtown
It's going to get hectic.
Rogers Centre during a summertime Blue Jays game.
Toronto police will install several road restrictions downtown ahead of the Blue Jays' home opener on Friday.
The service reduction will occur both pre-game and post-game on the roadways surrounding the Rogers Centre.
"To ensure the safe flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, a number of road restrictions and closures will be in effect for home games," a news release from police reads.
"These restrictions will commence two hours prior to game time, and will remain in effect until the conclusion of the game," it adds.
The Jays' first pitch of the 2022 regular baseball season will be at 7:07 p.m. on Friday.
It's worth noting that people who live in condos or work in the area will have access during the closures.
However, residents and employees may be asked to provide proof of address with identification.
Anyone dropping off or picking up attendees will be directed to Front Street as vehicles will not be able to access Bremner Boulevard, Blue Jays Way, and Navy Warf Court post-game.
"Those attending the Rogers Centre, Rees Street, northbound from Lake Shore Boulevard West will be used for accessibility vehicles and other mobility-accessible services," police said. "A staging area for those using accessibility services will be set up on Rees Street at Bremner Boulevard, for Gate 7 access."
Anyone entering through Gate 13 will be granted access through a similar area on Blue Jays Way in front of the Marriott Hotel.
If you're concerned about the closures, the TTC has partnered with Polar Ice Vodka to give travellers a free ride on the 504 King streetcar on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., to help fans get to where they need to be.