Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
In 2027 The Queensway faces two big construction jobs: full rehabilitation of Gardiner Section 3, scheduled to start as soon as 2027, and the Complete Street bike lanes, with construction anticipated for 2027. Park Lawn GO’s future is unclear, and the 1025 and Kipling-Queensway Mall redevelopments are still in approvals, not construction.
This guide is for owners, buyers and renters on or near The Queensway in Etobicoke who want to know what will change on the street in 2027. It covers the Gardiner repairs, the approved bike lanes, the Park Lawn GO question, the big redevelopment sites, and what all of it means for home values, using City of Toronto and TRREB sources.
What is changing on The Queensway in 2027?
Four things are on the calendar or in planning for 2027, and only some are firm:
- Gardiner Expressway Section 3. Early repairs on five bridges are scheduled to finish in December 2026. Full rehabilitation of the Highway 427 to Humber River section is scheduled to start as soon as 2027.
- The Queensway Complete Street. Raised, protected bike lanes and wider sidewalks between the Humber River and Burma Drive. The City says construction is anticipated for 2027.
- Park Lawn GO station. Its future is unclear after the developer of the former Christie’s site paused its plans.
- Large redevelopment sites. 1025 The Queensway (the Cineplex site) and the Kipling-Queensway Mall lands are moving through approvals, but no tower on either has started construction.
Treat every 2027 date below as the City’s current plan, not a promise. Dates on this corridor have moved before.
When will the Gardiner work near The Queensway finish?
The early works should end in December 2026, but the bigger job is still to come. Gardiner Section 3 runs 6.5 km from Highway 427 to the Humber River. The full program will rebuild the at-grade expressway, rehabilitate 11 bridges where the Gardiner crosses roads or creeks, and four bridges that cross over it. The City says planning for scope, staging and schedule is underway, and it has not published a finish date.
| Work | Timing (City of Toronto) | What it means locally |
|---|---|---|
| Early works on five bridges | Spring 2025 to December 2026 | Park Lawn Road overpass, Mimico Creek overpass, the Park Lawn westbound on-ramp, and the Kipling and Islington bridges over the Gardiner |
| Park Lawn Road westbound on-ramp | Closed August to December 2026 | Drivers use other ramps until it reopens |
| Kipling and Islington over the Gardiner | Three lanes cut to two each way, to December 2026 | Slower trips to and from the expressway |
| Construction hours | Up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Overnight noise is possible near the work |
| Full Section 3 rehabilitation | Scheduled to start as soon as 2027 | No completion date published |
Source: City of Toronto, Gardiner Expressway Section 3 project page (updated 11 September 2026). Lane and ramp restrictions were paused from May to July 2026 for the FIFA World Cup.
The City is using real-time traffic monitoring, adaptive signals and temporary turn-lane changes at Park Lawn Road and The Queensway to manage congestion. When the Gardiner is slow, The Queensway takes the overflow, so expect busier rush hours during the work. I covered the early works in detail in my Gardiner Section 3 post.
Are bike lanes coming to The Queensway in 2027?
They are approved but not built. City Council approved The Queensway Complete Street on 7 April 2022. The City’s project page says the project is in detailed design, coordinated with nearby critical infrastructure work, and that construction is anticipated for 2027 because bridge repairs and traffic impacts took priority.
What is planned between the Humber River and Burma Drive, near Mimico Creek:
- Raised, protected cycle tracks on both sides, level with the sidewalk and separated from traffic by a curb (except on the Mimico Creek bridge).
- Sidewalks widened to 2.1 metres where possible. Some current sidewalks are only 1.4 to 1.7 metres wide.
- Better bus stops, new bike signals and protected corner islands at key intersections.
- A centre median from Stephen Drive to Park Lawn Road, with a break at Aldgate Avenue, to reduce left-turn collisions.
- New trees, landscaping and stormwater features. The number of vehicle lanes stays the same.
Council also asked staff to look at extending the project west to Royal York Road. My Complete Street explainer has the background.
Will The Queensway be under construction in 2027?
Very likely, in parts. The City says The Queensway between Mimico Creek and the Humber River will be reconstructed and its watermain replaced, and the bike lanes are being designed as part of that job. If the Complete Street and the full Gardiner program both start in 2027, the corridor could see road work on and beside the street at the same time.
The new median matters if you live or own a business on the north side between Stephen Drive and Park Lawn Road. Eastbound drivers will no longer turn left into those properties. The City’s own guidance is to loop around using Park Lawn Road, Ringley Avenue and the side streets. The City has also said it will monitor traffic cutting through the Stonegate neighbourhood before and after the project.
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Is Park Lawn GO station still happening?
It is uncertain. A motion to Toronto City Council dated 29 July 2026 said staff reported in June 2026 that the developer had paused its plans for the Christie’s site at Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard, and that the future of the Park Lawn GO station “remains unclear”. The motion asked the Province and Metrolinx to form a working group with the City to find a way to advance the station and other transit for Humber Bay Shores.
For now, The Queensway is served by several TTC bus routes. Line 5 Eglinton, which opened on 8 February 2026, does not serve Etobicoke. My Queensway transit guide lists the practical options.
What new projects are planned on The Queensway for 2027?
The largest sites are still in the approval stage. Here is where three of them stood in City reports:
| Site | What is proposed | Status in City reports |
|---|---|---|
| 1025 The Queensway (Cineplex site) | Ten mixed-use buildings, 18 to 46 storeys, about 4,077 homes, three new public streets and two parks | Council approved the rezoning in June 2025, but the by-law is not enacted until the subdivision is approved and a childcare agreement is signed. A June 2026 report said the City intends to approve the subdivision. |
| 1233 to 1255 The Queensway (Kipling-Queensway Mall) | Six development blocks, two new parks, two new streets with cycling, built in five phases while parts of the mall stay open | A June 2026 staff report recommended approving an Official Plan amendment. Heights and density are not approved; a rezoning application is still needed. |
| 1230 The Queensway, at Culnan Avenue | An 11-storey mixed-use building with 143 homes and ground-floor retail | City planners recommended approval of the rezoning in May 2025. |
Source: City of Toronto Etobicoke York Community Council reports dated 16 May 2025, 11 June 2026 and 12 June 2026.
Approval is not construction. On this corridor, the gap between the two has often been several years. My Queensway development pipeline tracks every major site and its file number.
What do homes on The Queensway sell for going into 2027?
TRREB splits the street between W07 (Stonegate-Queensway, the eastern end) and W08 (the western end plus a large area around Islington-City Centre West). These are district numbers, not a Queensway street price.
| Home type | W07 median 2026 | W07 vs 2025 | W08 median 2026 | W08 vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,548,000 | +6.8% | $1,540,000 | -7.8% |
| Freehold townhouse | $1,190,000 (13 sales) | +1.2% | $1,140,000 (25 sales) | -7.7% |
| Condo townhouse | No sales | n/a | $747,500 | -8.6% |
| Condo apartment | $584,000 | -5.0% | $525,000 | -8.7% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025, median sold prices. Not a forecast.
In October 2026 alone, TRREB’s Market Watch showed 25 sales of all home types in W07 at a median of $1,248,000, with homes selling at 100% of the asking price on average. W08 had 115 sales at a median of $718,000 and 97% of asking. Both districts had about four months of inventory. TRREB’s composite benchmark price was up 0.4% from a year earlier in W07 and down 1.3% in W08.
How will the 2027 changes affect home values on The Queensway?
In the short term, construction is a cost you live with. Noise, detours and busier rush hours make some homes harder to show, especially units facing the Gardiner. In the longer term, a rebuilt expressway, wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes and new parks make the street more liveable. More people living on the street can also bring more shops and services.
The risk runs the other way for condo owners. Thousands of new homes are approved or proposed within walking distance. When those buildings finish, new units will compete with resale units for buyers and tenants.
The City allows Gardiner construction up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and its July 2026 update warned that demolition would use saw cutting and hydraulic hammers. If you are buying a unit that faces the expressway between Park Lawn Road and Kipling Avenue, visit it at night with the window open before you firm up your offer. Ask the seller whether they received construction notices.
This is my view, not a forecast. I would not pay extra in 2027 for bike lanes, a GO station or new parks that are not built yet. I would buy the street as it is today, at a price that reflects the construction ahead, and treat the improvements as a bonus. For houses in Stonegate-Queensway, the 2026 numbers held up well, so do not expect a construction discount there. For condos, the extra supply coming means buyers can be patient.
What to do next
- Sign up for the City’s Gardiner Section 3 updates so you hear about closures before they happen.
- Check the City’s development application map for any site within a few blocks of the home you own or want to buy.
- If you are selling in 2027, plan showings around known closures and be ready to explain the work honestly.
- If you are buying, visit at rush hour and at night, not only on a quiet weekend afternoon.
- Get a value estimate for your home so you know where you stand before the work starts.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there bike lanes on The Queensway in Etobicoke?
Not yet. Toronto City Council approved The Queensway Complete Street on 7 April 2022, which adds raised, protected bike lanes on both sides from the Humber River to Burma Drive near Mimico Creek. As of November 2026, the City says the project is in detailed design and construction is anticipated for 2027. Until then, there is no separated bike lane on the street.
When will the Gardiner construction in Etobicoke be finished?
The early repairs on five Gardiner bridges near Park Lawn Road, Mimico Creek, Kipling Avenue and Islington Avenue are scheduled to finish in December 2026. Full rehabilitation of Gardiner Section 3, from Highway 427 to the Humber River, is scheduled to start as soon as 2027. As of November 2026, the City has not published a completion date for that larger program.
Is the Gardiner work in 2027 going to close lanes?
The City has not published the 2027 lane plan yet. It says planning for the full Section 3 program, covering scope, phasing and staging, is underway. During the 2025 to 2026 early works, Kipling and Islington were cut from three lanes to two each way over the Gardiner, and the Park Lawn Road westbound on-ramp was closed from August to December 2026.
Is Park Lawn GO station cancelled?
It has not been formally cancelled, but its future is unclear. A motion to Toronto City Council dated 29 July 2026 said the developer of the former Christie’s site at Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard had paused its plans, leaving the station’s future uncertain. The motion asked the Province, Metrolinx and the City to form a working group to advance it.
What is being built at 1025 The Queensway?
1025 The Queensway, the Cineplex site, is planned for ten mixed-use buildings of 18 to 46 storeys with about 4,077 homes, three new public streets and two parks. City Council approved the rezoning in June 2025, but the by-law will not be enacted until the subdivision is approved and a childcare agreement is signed. Construction had not started as of November 2026.
What is happening to the Kipling-Queensway Mall?
The owners of 1233 to 1255 The Queensway have applied to redevelop the mall site. A City staff report in June 2026 recommended approving an Official Plan amendment for six development blocks, two new parks and two new streets, built in five phases while parts of the mall stay open. Heights and density are not approved yet; a rezoning application is still required.
Will The Queensway get a centre median?
Yes, under the approved Complete Street design. A centre median is planned on The Queensway from Stephen Drive to Park Lawn Road, with a break at Aldgate Avenue, to reduce left-turn collisions. Eastbound drivers will no longer turn left into properties on the north side there. Construction of the Complete Street is anticipated for 2027, according to the City of Toronto.
Does Line 5 Eglinton go to Etobicoke?
No. Line 5 Eglinton opened on 8 February 2026 and runs from Mount Dennis to Kennedy, so it does not serve Etobicoke or The Queensway. People living on The Queensway rely on the TTC bus routes that serve the street. If transit matters to you, check the exact routes and travel times from the specific address before you buy or rent.
Are home prices on The Queensway going down in 2027?
No one can say for sure. From January to October 2026, detached medians rose 6.8% in W07 (Stonegate-Queensway) but fell 7.8% in W08, and condo apartment medians fell in both, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM. Construction and new supply may weigh on condos in 2027, while houses in W07 have held up better so far.
Sources
- City of Toronto: Gardiner Expressway Section 3, Highway 427 to Humber River
- City of Toronto: The Queensway Complete Street
- City Council notice of motion: Intergovernmental Collaboration to Deliver Transit for Humber Bay Shores (29 July 2026)
- City of Toronto: 1025 The Queensway Draft Plan of Subdivision decision report (11 June 2026)
- City of Toronto: 1233 to 1255 The Queensway Official Plan Amendment decision report (12 June 2026)
- City of Toronto: 1230 The Queensway Zoning By-law Amendment decision report (16 May 2025)
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
- City of Toronto: Gardiner Section 3 community update (31 July 2026)
Related reading
- The Queensway Housing Market in 2027: Condo and House Prices
- Should You Buy a Condo on the Queensway in 2027?
- Selling a Condo on the Queensway in 2027: Pricing and Timing
- Renting on the Queensway in 2027: Condo Rents and Where to Look
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
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