On Sunday, the entire Don Valley Parkway (DVP) will be closed for the second consecutive day, leading to increased traffic delays for drivers entering the city. This closure is due to the Sporting Life 10K Run, which is expected to cause multiple road closures from approximately 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Sporting Life 10K Run, a charity event that has raised over $29 million since its inception in 2000 for Campfire Circle—an organization that provides camp programs for children suffering from cancer or serious illnesses—will showcase a new route and a revised finish line in the eastern part of the city.

The race will commence at Yonge Street and Glengrove Avenue, progressing southward to Front Street. Participants will then head east along Front Street towards the Canary District, with over 24,000 runners finishing the race on Front Street near Cherry Street. Following the event, they will continue to Corktown Common for the Post-Event Party.

In anticipation of the race, several road closures will be implemented on Sunday:

• Yonge Street will be closed between Lawrence Avenue and Eglinton Avenue from 4 a.m. to noon.
• Bayview Avenue will be closed between River Street and Mill Street, and Mill Street will be closed between Tannery Road and Bayview Avenue from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Front Street will be closed between Eastern Avenue and Bayview Avenue from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Yonge Street will be closed between Eglinton Avenue and Front Street from 6:30 a.m. to noon.
• Front Street will be closed between Yonge Street and Eastern Avenue from 6:30 a.m. to noon.

Moreover, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will be adjusting service for as many as 20 affected routes. It encourages customers to visit its website for detailed information regarding route changes and schedules, considering potential disruptions to travel plans.

The DVP closure extends from Highway 401 to the Jarvis Street ramp leading to the Gardiner Expressway. This closure is part of ongoing maintenance work, including full-width resurfacing, the Eastern Avenue bridge project, the Bayview-Bloor ramp, the Ontario Line project, and electrical maintenance efforts.

As for the backlash regarding the timing of this weekend's DVP closure amid the planned events, Mayor Olivia Chow defended the decision, citing the limited opportunities to complete necessary work ahead of the upcoming World Cup. "We have to be ready for the World Cup. We don’t want to close the DVP in the middle of the World Cup, so we had to get it done," she stated. Chow highlighted that traffic agents would be deployed, with signal priority and extensive workforce efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The City indicates that the work scheduled for this weekend will equate to more than 30 overnight road closures, which could potentially save drivers up to 150 hours of future disruption. Overall, the combination of significant road closures and a large-scale running event will demand careful navigation for those traveling in and around the city this Sunday.