Toronto to limit downtown traffic during Taylor Swift’s concerts [Video]

Taylor Swift is coming to Toronto and the city is working to shake off its gridlock problems by implementing a “limited activity zone” around the Rogers Centre during the two-week period when she is scheduled to play six sold-out shows.

A city spokesperson said the zone will circle Rogers Centre and the neighbouring downtown areas to help mitigate traffic woes during the two-week period in mid-to-late-November.

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Any planned work that requires a road occupation – from construction to filming – will be limited to certain off-peak hours on days where Swift is not performing, the city said.

This work will also require the city’s approval before any shovels hit the ground during this time. That said, emergency work will still be permitted.

“The Limited Activity Zone will help ensure maximum useability of roads, sidewalks and cycleways so residents and visiting Swifties can travel safely and efficiently throughout downtown during the …