Ward 14 Construction & Transit Updates

Ward 14 Construction & Transit Updates

Construction & Transit Updates Impacting Toronto-Danforth

Last updated on January 21st, 2025

You can find updates on the various construction projects taking place in Ward 14 below.

My weekly e-newsletter contains the latest updates on these projects and more. Subscribe to get the latest updates delivered right to your inbox.

Working for you,   

Paula

On this page: 

  1. Metrolinx Ontario Line Construction Updates
  2. Transit Updates
  3. TTC Second Exit/Entrance and Easier Access Projects
  4. Port Lands Construction
  5. Eastern & Adelaide Bridge Rehabilitation Work
  6. Millwood Road Safety Improvements

Metrolinx Ontario Line Construction Updates

Below you will find the latest on Metrolinx construction in Ward 14, broken down by area.

Remember that you can report any issues to Metrolinx 24/7 at 416-202-5100.

Ontario Line Community Meeting: January 27th

Join me, MPP Peter Tabuns and TDSB Trustee Sara Ehrhardt for an update on the Ontario Line construction taking place in Toronto-Danforth.

This community meeting will take place virtually on Monday, January 27th at 7 p.m.

Register here.

Pape

Demolitions: 449 Carlaw & 388-402 Pape

Crews will be demolishing Metrolinx-owned properties at 449 Carlaw (formerly the Riverdale Shopping Centre) on the west side of Pape from Langley south to 449 Carlaw (addresses 388-402 Pape).

This work will enable future construction activities for the Gerrard Tunnel Portal portion of the Ontario Line.

388-402 Pape/247 Langley: Demolition Pre-Work Scheduled to Begin Jan 20th

To accommodate future subway tunnel boring, crews will demolish Metrolinx-owned properties on the west side of Pape from Langley south to 449 Carlaw (addresses 388-402 Pape) as well as 247 Langley.

This work will take place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. is expected to take 10 weeks, beginning with abatement work and utility removals scheduled to start this Monday, January 20th.

This is expected to take 4-6 weeks and will be followed by the demolition of the above-listed properties. Following demolition, crews will be preparing the site for future construction activities.

Impacts include:

  • Pape will be closed to vehicular traffic south of Langley beginning January 20th
    • Vehicles travelling south on Pape must turn right onto Langley
    • Vehicles travelling east on Langley must turn left onto Pape
    • The pedestrian bridge will remain accessible via the east sidewalk on Pape
  • Other short-term traffic interruptions can be expected while trucks and equipment enter and exit work zones
  • Construction noise and dust during demolition phase

Read Metrolinx's January 2025 construction notice to learn more.

449 Carlaw

449 Carlaw (formerly the Riverdale Shopping Centre) is the future site of the Gerrard Tunnel Portal.

This site is the section of the Ontario Line which will allow trains to transfer from the shared GO rail corridor to the twin underground tunnels that will run beneath Pape towards the Don Valley Parkway.

In addition to geotechnical and utility investigation work, crews will demolish Metrolinx-owned properties at 449 Carlaw to enable construction of the Gerrard Portal.

Following demolition, crews will be preparing the site for future construction of the tunnel boring machine launch site.

Impacts include:

  • Drilling and excavation equipment, such as drill rigs and water hauling, hydrovac, concrete and coring trucks will be on site
  • During the vertical drilling phase, noise, dust, and vibration from construction equipment is expected
  • Lane and sidewalk closures are planned. Lane and sidewalk closures will only affect one direction at a time
    • Vehicular access to residential and commercial driveways will be maintained
  • Some on-street parking spaces will be affected during working hours

Read Metrolinx's November 2024 construction notice for more information.

Geotechnical & Utility Investigation Work

To enable future construction activities for the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations (PTUS) portion of the Ontario Line project, the following work is taking place until spring 2025.

Geotechnical Investigations

Crews are conducting geotechnical investigations along Pape and surrounding streets from Langley in the south to O’Connor in the north. The locations are within the road and sidewalk or on Metrolinx-owned properties

Subsurface Utilities Investigations

Crews are conducting underground utility mapping along Pape and the surrounding streets. The investigations will take place within the road and sidewalk.

Impacts

  • Drilling and excavation equipment, such as drill rigs and water hauling, hydrovac, concrete and coring trucks will be on site
  • During the vertical drilling phase, noise, dust, and vibration from construction equipment is expected
  • Lane and sidewalk closures are planned. Lane and sidewalk closures will only affect one direction at a time
  • Vehicular access to residential and commercial driveways will be maintained
  • Some on-street parking spaces will be affected during working hours

Read Metrolinx's November 2024 construction notice to learn more about this entire project.

Storage Site at 1052 Pape

1052 Pape is being used to store materials for Ontario Line construction until summer 2025.

This site will be used from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Trucks will enter and exit through Pape.

Once the support of excavation work is complete, the site will be used for the construction of the future Cosburn Station. A separate notice regarding works in the area will be issued at that time.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

24-hour Sewer Work Between Cosburn & Gowan 

To accommodate future excavation and construction of Cosburn Station on the Ontario Line, the existing sewer under Pape will be relocated to the laneway west of Pape (connecting Gowan and Cosburn) and south of Cosburn.

Work was scheduled to start Wednesday, November 13th. Construction will take place Monday to Saturdays for 24 hours a day.

This work will involve five primary construction phases and finish in approximately four months. The first two phases are expected to take three months to complete.

All phases will result in traffic, pedestrian and noise impacts in the Pape-Gowan-Cosburn area.

Phase 1
The first phase entails replacing sewer infrastructure on Gowan and connecting it to the existing sewer on Pape. This phase is further divided into 1A and 1B. Impacts are as follows:

Phase 1A:

  • Gowan closed from Pape to the laneway
  • south end of laneway near Gowan closed
  • north sidewalk on Gowan closed between Pape and the laneway
  • centre lane on Pape at Gowan closed
    • vehicles travelling westbound on Gowan east of Pape will be unable to turn left to head southbound on Pape or continue straight on Gowan west of Pape
    • vehicles travelling north or south on Pape will be unable to access Gowan west of Pape

One lane in each direction will be maintained on Pape. The laneway will also remain accessible from Cosburn. View the Phase 1A closure map.

Phase 1B:

  • Gowan will remain closed from Pape to the laneway
  • both southbound lanes on Pape by Gowan will be closed
    • vehicles will still be able to travel both north and south on Pape via a temporary lane in each direction
  • pedestrians on Pape will not be able to cross the west side of the Pape-Gowan intersection 
    • pedestrians will be directed to cross west of the work zone on Gowan
  • south end of laneway near Gowan will remain closed

View the Phase 1B closure map.

Phase 2
Phase 2 will see the construction of the launch shaft for the micro-tunneling machine.

Gowan will remain closed from Pape to the laneway. The south end of the laneway will also stay closed.

Pedestrians on Pape will remain unable to cross the west side of the Pape-Gowan intersection and will continue crossing west of the work zone on Gowan.

There are no Pape traffic lane restrictions planned for Phase 2. View the Phase 2 closure map.

Phases 3 to 5
Phases 3 to 5 will each take several days to complete each and result in further traffic and pedestrian impacts.

Read Metrolinx's updated construction notice for more details.

Long Term Lane Reduction at Minton & Hopedale

Metrolinx crews will be occupying the curb lane adjacent to the work site on Hopedale until June 2027.

The sidewalk adjacent to the closure will also be closed during this time. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained on Hopedale.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

24-hour Underground Construction by Pape Station

Metrolinx began construction on underground concrete support walls for the future Ontario Line interchange at Pape Station in July 2024.

Construction will occur on a 24-hour basis between Monday and Friday and on Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. This work is expected to last until spring 2025.

To complete this work safely, the north sidewalk on Danforth between Pape and Eaton is closed. A temporary crosswalk at Eaton will be installed to allow pedestrians to safely cross the Danforth.

Other impacts include short-term traffic interruptions and construction noise. Read Metrolinx's construction notice to learn more.

24 Hour Work at Pape & Sammon

Metrolinx began constructing underground concrete support walls for the future Ontario Line emergency exit at Sammon in June 2024.

This phase entails continuous, 24-hour construction Monday to Friday and Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Current traffic, parking and pedestrian restrictions will remain in effect in the Pape & Sammon area. These include:

Traffic

  • Northbound lanes on Pape Ave. between Selkirk St. and Sammon Ave will be closed to facilitate construction
  • Northbound and southbound traffic will be shifted to the west side of Pape, with one traffic lane open in each direction

Parking

  • On-street parking will be restricted on the east side of Pape between Selkirk and Aldwych and between Sammon and Kings Park
  • On-street parking will be restricted on the west side of Pape between Mortimer and north of Canning

Pedestrian

  • The sidewalk on the south side of Sammon between Pape and the laneway east of Pape will be closed
  • The pedestrian route adjacent to the site will be rerouted onto Pape. Concrete barriers will separate traffic from the pedestrian walkway

Transit

  • The TTC bus stops on Pape at Sammon and Fulton will be relocated

This work is expected to last until spring 2025. Read Metrolinx's updated construction notice for more details.

Pape Station Construction: Bus Loop Fully Closed

To facilitate major Ontario Line construction at Pape Station, Metrolinx is undertaking bus loop canopy demolition, modifications within the station building, utility relocations within the bus loop and demolition of the existing tunnel ventilation shaft. 

The Pape Station bus terminal is fully closed for the duration of this work. This has resulted in several temporary service changes to Pape and Broadview Station bus routes. Jump to Transit Updates for more details.

These changes began in May 2024 and were initially scheduled to end last fall, but are now in effect until the end of 2025.

Construction will take place from Monday to Saturday between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. TTC customers and nearby residents can expect construction noise.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

Getting Ontario Line Construction Right at Pape and Danforth

Following the province's July 2024 groundbreaking ceremony for the future Ontario Line Pape Station, residents and small businesses reiterated their call for better construction management and more affordable housing.

Read my news release to learn more.

Queen Street East Bridge

Bridge Piling Work

Piling work on the north side of Queen Street bridge across from De Grassi was scheduled to begin on January 15th 2025.

Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be occasional weekend work on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A drill rig will be used to install the piles. Construction activities will include drilling, excavation, hauling, rebar and steel installation, and concrete pouring.

Metrolinx re-scheduled the initially announced start date of January 2nd to January 15th.

Piling on the south side of the Queen Street bridge near Strange Street is now scheduled to start in in February 2025.

Read Metrolinx's updated construction notice to learn more.

De Grassi Sidewalk Closure

The sidewalk on the east side of De Grassi between Queen and Bruce Mackey Park is closed to prepare for piling and access road construction.

The closure was scheduled to begin in December 2024 and is expected to remain in place for eight months. 

All traffic lanes will be maintained and all street parking on De Grassi will remain open. All sidewalks on Queen will remain open. Concrete blocks and wood hoarding will be installed along the east sidewalk on De Grassi to separate the rail corridor.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice to learn more.

Lakeshore East Rail Corridor 

Weekly Overnight Rail Corridor Work Update: Jan 18th to Feb 1st

Metrolinx is conducting overnight Ontario Line construction in the rail corridor that can't be conducted during the day safely when trains are operating.

This work includes retaining wall construction, noise barrier installation and more along the rail corridor.

Overnight rail corridor work hours are Monday to Sunday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

This phase begins on Saturday, January 18th is scheduled to finish on Saturday, February 1st. Additional phases of overnight work will follow.

Read Metrolinx's updated construction notice for more details.

Eastern Avenue Rail Bridge/East Harbour Transit Hub

Demolition & Road Closure Jan 24th-27th

There will be road closures on Eastern between Broadview and Logan this weekend to allow for the demolition of the Eastern Avenue Rail Bridge main span.

The closure is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, January 24th and end at 5 a.m. on Monday, January 27th. There will be continuous 24 hour work during this time.

Eastern will be fully closed between Lewis and Dibble. Local traffic will only be permitted on Eastern between Broadview and Lewis as well as from Dibble to Logan.

Marked detour routes will be in place for vehicles and pedestrians. Local access to all driveways, entrances and loading areas will be maintained.

Vehicles and pedestrians will be required to follow detour signs and use Queen for east/west travel during the closure.

The reconstruction of the Eastern Avenue Rail Bridge is part of work to build the new East Harbour Transit Hub.

Read the construction notice for more information. 

Bridge Reconstruction - Long Term Lane Closures in Effect

Reconstruction of the Eastern Avenue Bridge is underway as part of the East Harbour Transit Hub project.

Traffic on Eastern between Dibble and Lewis is reduced to a single lane in each direction until 2026.

Sidewalks on either side will remain open. Read the construction notice for more details.

Don Valley

Construction of Lower Don Bridge East Abutment

Construction of the east abutment for the new Lower Don bridge is underway.

Work is taking place north of the existing rail bridge and east of the Don Valley Parkway. Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

These dates may change. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for the latest updates on Ontario Line construction.

Transit Updates

TTC to Stop Accepting Tickets, Tokens & Day Passes After June 1st

The TTC will no longer accept TTC youth/senior tickets, tokens and day passes after June 1st, 2025.

The initial deadline of December 31st, 2024 was extended to give customers more time to use up their remaining tickets, tokens and day passes, as refunds, exchanges or credits will not be provided. 

Read the TTC's update to learn more.

Pape Bus Service Changes for Ontario Line Construction

The Pape Station bus terminal is fully closed to accommodate Ontario Line construction at Pape Station.

As a result, temporary diversions and service changes for several bus routes serving Pape and Broadview Stations are currently in effect.

These changes began in May 2024 and were initially scheduled to end last fall, but are now in effect until the end of 2025.

Details on the temporary route changes are as follows:

Pape Station Bus Routes & Wheel-Trans Changes

  • The 25 Don Mills and 925 Express are diverting to Broadview Station via O'Connor and Broadview
  • The 81 Thorncliffe Park is suspended and has been replaced by the extended 72A/72C Pape Bus
  • Wheel-Trans buses are stopping on-street in front of Pape Station
  • The 72B is suspended. The new 114 Queens Quay East route has replaced 72B service between Union and Commissioners only

The 72A/72C is the only bus route now serving Pape Station. 

There is no direct bus service from Pape Station to the Port Lands. Those travelling from Pape Station to the Port Lands can transfer from the 72C Pape to the 114 Queens Quay East via the Lake Shore & Carlaw stop.

Access to Pape Station will be maintained, though subway service may be disrupted intermittently to accommodate work in the subway tunnel. Advance notice will be provided.

The TTC has increased 25 Don Mills and 72 Pape service to help mitigate impacts of these changes.

Broadview Station Bus Route Changes

  • The 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer (eastbound & westbound) routes has been extended south to Bridgepoint Hospital. They are now serving Broadview Station via on-street stops
  • 100 Flemingdon Park and 87 Cosburn service has not changed. They continue to Broadview Station via the bus terminal, though from different bus bays
  • Wheel-Trans continues to serve Broadview Station from Bay 5

Learn more about the 8 Broadview and 62 Mortimer service changes.

These changes are to accommodate the temporary re-routing of the 25 Don Mills and 925 Don Mills Express to Broadview Station. Broadview Station subway service will not be impacted.

Read the TTC's service update for more on all of the above changes. 

You can also contact TTC Customer Service at 416-393-4636 or via telecommunications relay service at 1-800-855-0511 for help planning your trip or any other questions about the above changes.

Check back regularly as dates and other details may change. Subscribe to my weekly e-newsletter for the latest updates on TTC service changes impacting Toronto-Danforth.

TTC Second Exit/Entrance and Easier Access Projects

The Donlands Station Second Exit/Entrance & Easier Access and Greenwood Station Easier Access projects are underway to improve accessibility, safety and convenience for TTC customers.

Read more about the TTC’s second exit planning and consultation process.

Donlands Station Easier Access & Second Entrance/Exit Project Complete

The long awaited Donlands Station second exit/entrance and elevators are now open.

Located on Dewhurst, the second exit/entrance will improve safety and convenience for local transit users.

The two brand-new elevators now connect street level to the subway platform level, allowing customers access to both the eastbound and westbound subway platforms. The opening of the elevators makes Donlands the TTC's 55th accessible station. Read more.

Learn more about the project on the TTC's website.

Greenwood Station Easier Access Project

The TTC is conducting work at the intersection of Strathmore & Linnsmore to make Greenwood Station accessible. 

Construction is expected to finish in mid-2025 once the new elevators are in service.

View the latest Greenwood Station project updates. Learn more about the project here.

Greenwood Station Bus Loop Reopened

The Greenwood Station bus loop re-opened on September 1st, 2024

The 31 Greenwood will continue extending to Coxwell Station to provide an accessible connection for any customers requiring elevators.

Buses to Eastern and Queen will board at Bay 2, while buses to Coxwell Station will board at Bay 1.

Read the TTC's construction notice for more details.

Linnsmore & Strathmore Reopened to Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic

Construction on the Greenwood Station Easier Access Project progressed to Stage 5 in late July 2024. This has allowed for the reopening of the Strathmore & Linnsmore intersection to vehicles and pedestrians.

Construction will continue underground, on street level around the station building and within the station.

Read the TTC's construction notice for more details.

Port Lands Construction

Port Lands Flood Protection Project

Work on the Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) is underway. This historic $1.25 billion project will provide critical flood protection and transform our waterfront, resulting in a new piece of Toronto in the Port Lands.

The naturalization of the mouth of the Don River is a key part of this work, fulfilling a long awaited dream of many east-enders for a new river course into the Inner Harbour of Lake Ontario.

The PLFPP will result in the creation of a new river valley, approximately 100 acres of parkland and our new island Ookwemin Minising, the east end's future waterfront community in the Port Lands.

Scroll down for project updates and details on temporary and permanent traffic, pedestrian and cycling changes resulting from this work.

January 2024: New Indigenous Street Names in the Port Lands

The city has renamed several streets as part of a series of measures to help complete the road network in our transformed Port Lands.

These include:

  • Renaming New Cherry Street between the Keating Channel to Commissioners Street to Cherry Street
  • Renaming Cherry Street between the Keating Channel to Commissioners Street to Ookwemin Street
  • Renaming a remnant portion of Cherry Street between the Gardiner Expressway and the Keating Channel to Lake Shore Boulevard East

View map showing all the newly re-named streets here. 

The renaming of Cherry between the Keating Channel to Commissioners to Ookwemin Street follows the Indigenous naming in late 2024 of Ookwemin Minising, our new island in the Port Lands, and Biidaasige, the extensive new park being built in the Port Lands.

It demonstrates the city's commitment to reconciliation and recognizing our Waterfront's Indigenous history.

Read the city's report to view the full list of traffic network measures and learn more.

November 2024: Don River Reconnected to Lake Ontario Creating Our New Island

In November 2024, a historic milestone in the Port Lands was reached: the new Don River was completed.

With the removal of the 'north plug', the Don River is now free to run directly into the harbour, fully creating our new island: Ookwemin Minising.

This remarkable feat of engineering marks a big step in the eight-year, $1.4 billion Port Lands Flood Protection Project.

Funded by all three levels of government, this historic project was undertaken to protect Leslieville, Riverside and surrounding areas from flooding.

In doing so, it's unlocking up to 240 hectares of land to construct the city’s largest park network in a generation and create a truly mixed, affordable waterfront community.

This achievement was made possible thanks to the exceptional work of Waterfront Toronto and the commitment and funding of the three levels of government.

I'm so proud to see our new waterfront come to life after helping push this project forward from the get-go.

Thank you to Waterfront Toronto, City Planning staff, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and all those who made this long-awaited dream a reality.

In a few years new generations of Torontonians will make their home on our beautiful waterfront. It's a milestone moment for our city.

Read Waterfront Toronto's update to learn more.

July 2024: "West Plug" Removal Complete

We celebrated a big milestone in the historic transformation of the Port Lands in July 2024.

The "west plug" was removed, a key step in reconnecting the lake and renaturalized river.

I'm so proud to see our new waterfront come to life after helping push this project forward from the get-go.

Thank you to Waterfront Toronto, City Planning staff, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and all those making the historic Port Lands Flood Protection Project a reality.

Read Waterfront Toronto's update update to learn more.

New Bridges and Roads Opened

The Cherry Street North and Commissioners Street bridges along with the newly realigned Cherry and Commissioners Streets opened in late January 2024.

In addition, the gradual flooding of the new Don River began in early February 2024.

These are important milestones in the historic Port Lands Flood Protection Project, which you can read more about here.

New Bridges

The Cherry Street North and Commissioners Street bridges are part of a series of new bridges needed to connect the future "Villiers Island" and other areas in the transformed Port Lands to each other and the rest of the city.

Commissioners Street Bridge

The Commissioners Street Bridge spans the new river valley west of Don Roadway and connects the new Villiers Island to the rest of the Port Lands.

Cherry Street North Bridge

The Cherry Street North Bridge crosses the Keating Channel, connecting pedestrians, cyclists and motorists to New Cherry Street from Lake Shore.

It replaces the existing bridge, which will be removed.

New Road Alignments

New Cherry Street and the realigned Commissioners Street are now open. Some portions of existing Cherry Street and Villiers Street will be closed.

New Cherry Street

The new alignment of Cherry, called 'New Cherry Street' for now, creates a simpler crossing of Lake Shore. It also has a fully separated multi-use trail and sidewalk.

  • New Cherry Street is now open between Lake Shore and Commissioners. 
  • The old alignment of Cherry between Villiers and Commissioners remains open. It continues to be called 'Cherry Street' for now.
  • The old alignment of Cherry between Lake Shore and Villiers is permanently closed.
  • Traffic signals at Lake Shore and the old alignment of Cherry have been turned off.

This map outlines the above changes to Cherry.

Lake Shore is restricted to two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound between Don Roadway and Cherry. Don Roadway south of Lake Shore remains closed. 

Commissioners Street

Commissioners has been rebuilt between Cherry and Saulter with new bike lanes on either side and the just-opened bridge over the new river valley.

  • Commissioners has reopened between Cherry and Saulter, connecting to the new extension of Commissioners west of Cherry and the existing roadway east of Saulter.
  • Villiers is closed east of Munition Street.

Access to businesses in the all the above areas will be maintained.

This map shows the status of all roads in the Port Lands as of January 24th, including New Cherry Street and the reconfigured Commissioners Street.

Read the construction notice for more details.

Getting Around the Port Lands

Driving

Vehicles heading to the Port Lands via New Cherry Street:

  • To access New Cherry Street from the east, go south on Carlaw and turn right onto Commissioners.
  • Traffic traveling north/south and from the west can access New Cherry Street at Lake Shore

Cycling and Walking

The multi-use Martin Goodman Trail now runs along New Cherry Street south of Lake Shore and continues past Commissioners.

This is now the new north-south cycling and pedestrian route through the Port Lands.

Commissioners will replace Villiers Street as cyclists' and pedestrians' main east-west connection through the Port Lands and across the Don River.

Read the construction notice or view this map of available cycling routes for more details.

Transit 

TTC bus service began operating along the realigned Cherry Street and Commissioners Street in January 2024. 

Jump to Transit Updates or check current TTC service advisories for current detours and other service changes in the Port Lands.

Read the construction notice or visit Waterfront Toronto's website for more details.

Visit Waterfront Toronto's website for more on:

Lake Shore Boulevard East Project

Waterfront Toronto's Lake Shore Boulevard East Project is supporting the Port Lands Flood Protection and Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration projects.

View the latest construction updates here.

Port of Toronto Ship Channel Bridge Rehabilitation Project

PortsToronto in partnership with the City of Toronto are conducting rehabilitation works to modernize the ageing Ship Channel Lift Bridge on Cherry Street. 

The Ship Channel Bridge Rehabilitation Project began in March 2022 and is expected to finish in 2027.

Emergency Repairs Complete: Bridge Now Open

Critical repairs to the Ship Channel Bridge are complete and the bridge has returned to regular operation. The roadway is open to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic

Visit PortsToronto's website for updates and information on Ship Channel Bridge emergency repairs.

PortsToronto and the city will now continue the Ship Channel Bridge rehabilitation program, which is anticipated to commence in late December 2024/early January 2025 with structural steel rehabilitation.

Most of the remaining rehabilitation work is intentionally scheduled for the winter when the bridge lift is not operational to allow vehicles and pedestrians to cross. Learn more about the project.

I will also continue sharing updates in my weekly e-newsletter.

Subscribe to my weekly e-newsletter for the latest updates on the exciting and historic project in the Port Lands.

Eastern & Adelaide Bridge Rehabilitation Work

The city has begun long-term rehabilitation work on the Eastern Avenue Bridge, Richmond Street East over the King Street East Bridge, Adelaide Street East over the King Street East Bridge and the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) southbound Richmond Street off-ramp.

In addition to state-of-good-repair work, a multi-use trail on the Eastern Avenue Bridge will also be built.

Work began this month and is anticipated to finish in early 2027.

Work will occur seven days a week (including holidays) between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Some tasks will also require overnight work, though this will be communicated in advance and noise mitigation measures implemented.

Construction will be carried out in multiple phases and result in various impacts. Scroll down for details.

Traffic & Pedestrian Impacts

Lane/Road Restrictions & Closures

Initial construction will entail vehicle lane restrictions on Adelaide and Eastern.

There will be periodic traffic restrictions on the DVP and nearby streets throughout the project. However, these disruptions will not all occur at the same time and all impacted roads will continue to stay open to traffic.

Stage 2 Lane Closures & Restrictions
  • One eastbound and one westbound through lane on Eastern between Broadview and Sumach is closed until spring 2025
  • One eastbound lane on Adelaide between Eastern and Sumach is closed until spring 2025
  • The northbound acceleration lane of the Don Valley Parkway between the Eastern on-ramp and Queen will remain open but be slightly narrower.
    • A partial closure of the acceleration lane will occur later in the project. Advance notice will be provided.
DVP off-ramp to Richmond Street

The southbound DVP off-ramp to Richmond Street will be fully closed for approximately five months as part of this work. However, the closure is scheduled for the later half of the project to minimize disruptions from other nearby construction projects.

Cyclists

This work will impact cycling routes on Bayview Avenue and Lower River Street. The multi-use trail on Bayview Avenue will remain open throughout the work but will be narrowed in the vicinity of the bridges to accommodate construction.

The Lower Don River Trail is currently closed due to the Lower Don River Trail Improvements Project. Bridge work has been planned to minimize impacts to the trail once opened.

Pedestrians

Localized sidewalk detours within the construction zone will be required to ensure work is completed safely.

Transit

TTC service will continue to operate normally. Streetcar routes on King Street and Sumach Street will not be impacted.

Reducing Impacts Through Better Construction Management

With major projects happening in Toronto-Danforth and across the city, we must be thoughtful and coordinated in managing construction to ensure we minimize impacts on residents and local businesses wherever possible.

Given these bridges and elevated roadways are a critical link to downtown and beyond for many Ward 14 residents, I have worked to ensure:

  • city staff explore all options to accelerate the completion of this project
  • coordination with the Gerrard/Dundas/Riverdale Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation project so only eastbound Adelaide and Eastern lanes are closed this year instead of also closing westbound lanes on Eastern and Gerrard as was initially planned. This avoids concurrent closures in the same direction on these parallel streets
  • work is coordinated to avoid impacts to the Lower Don Trail once the Lower Don River Trail Improvements Project is complete
  • ensure staff coordinate with Metrolinx who are conducting Ontario Line-related construction on the Eastern Avenue Rail Bridge

Read the city's initial construction notice or visit the project webpage to learn more. You can also subscribe for project updates from the city here.

I will also share regular updates on this project in my weekly e-newsletter.

Millwood Road Safety Improvements

State-of-good-repair work on Millwood, Pape and Donlands just south of the Leaside Bridge is now complete.

These improvements will increase safety and connectivity for all road users. Upgrades include:

  • New separated cycle tracks on Millwood (Leaside Bridge) south of Overlea
  • New intersection design at Pape and Donlands (just south of the Leaside Bridge) including new pedestrian crossings, new/upgraded bikeways, wider sidewalks and relocated bus stops
  • Changes to the design of several intersections along Pape
  • Road resurfacing on Pape from O’Connor to south of Hopedale

Visit the project website to learn more.

About Paula

Paula Fletcher has a long record of service to Toronto-Danforth residents. She first became involved as a leader in the East End Parent Network and was then elected as the TDSB Trustee in 2000. Paula was elected as City Councillor for the former Ward 30 in 2003 and has served as Councillor since. She was re-elected in 2018 and again in 2022 to represent Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth.

Learn More About Paula

About Ward 14

Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth is home to many residential and commercial neighbourhoods that teem with activity and energy, including the Danforth, Leslieville, East York, Riverdale, Riverside, East Chinatown, Gerrard India Bazaar and GreekTown. With over 106,000 residents, Ward 14 extends from the Don Valley Parkway to Coxwell Ave and from Lake Ontario to just north of O'Connor Drive.

Land Acknowledgement

The City of Toronto is on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

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Upcoming Events

Ontario Line Community Meeting

Ontario Line Community Meeting

Join me, MPP Peter Tabuns and TDSB Trustee Sara Ehrhardt for an update on the Ontario Line construction taking place in Toronto-Danforth.

This community meeting will take place virtually on Monday, January 27th at 7 p.m.

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While it is exciting to watch much-needed new transit being built in our community, there are many big impacts for local residents and businesses. 

Recent examples include the relocation of Pape Ave Jr. Public School, the surprise expropriation of even more homes as well as ongoing traffic, noise and vibration issues.

From ‘Day 1’ we have been working to hold Metrolinx accountable to community concerns and to ask them to be a good neighbour while building these five kilometres of new transit in our dense urban community.

Join us for the latest construction updates, to ask questions and share your suggestions and concerns.

2025 Budget Town Hall

2025 Budget Town Hall

I'm hosting my virtual 2025 Budget Town Hall on Monday, February 3rd at 7 p.m.

I'm pleased to be joined by the following special guests:

  • Mayor Olivia Chow 
  • Councillor Shelley Carroll, Budget Committee Chair 
  • Althea Hutchinson, Executive Director of Financial Planning for the City of Toronto

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions and share your views on Toronto's 2025 budget.

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Registration is required to receive your Zoom link for the town hall.

Get updates on the 2025 budget in my weekly e-newsletter. Visit the city's webpage to learn more about the budget.

I look forward to hearing your views at my 2025 Budget Town Hall!

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