Spring Community Environment Day

Spring Community Environment Day

Join me on Saturday, May 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at Dieppe Park for my spring Community Environment Day!

And be sure to subscribe to my e-updates for the latest on other events happening in the community!

Pick up:

  • Free bagged leaf compost (limit of two bags per household, while supplies last)
  • Kitchen containers for organics (available for purchase)

Paper shredding services will be available, with each household limited to two bags of paper for shredding. 

Drop off for recycling or proper disposal:

Donate for reuse:

  • Sporting goods
  • Books (excluding textbooks)
  • Cameras, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Dress-up clothing and costume jewelry
  • Clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, etc.
  • Small household items
  • Musical instruments, board games
  • Eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.

You can also bring non-perishable food items for those in need.

Learn and engage:

  • Learn about the city's initiatives helping to make Toronto a green, sustainable city
  • Hear from local volunteers and groups about environmental issues impacting our community

Items not accepted for disposal or donation:

  • Construction waste
  • Air conditioners
  • Garbage and Blue Bin recycling
  • Wood
  • Cassette and videotapes
  • Commercial/industrial hazardous waste
  • Tires and scrap metal

Stay tuned for more details on my fall Community Environment.

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Ward 14 Construction & Transit Updates

Ward 14 Construction & Transit Updates

Construction & Transit Updates Impacting Toronto-Danforth

Last updated on May 5th, 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

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 Construction Safety Meeting: March 2025

View the recording from MPP Tabuns', Trustee Ehrhardt's and my March 2025 community meeting on Ontario Line construction safety.

Read my February and March 2025 news releases calling for increased Ontario Line construction safety measures.

Ontario Line Community Meeting: January 2025

View the recording and presentation slides from MPP Tabuns', Trustee Ehrhardt's and my January 2025 update on Ontario Line construction across Toronto-Danforth.

Logan Avenue Rail Bridge

Weekend Road Closure: May 9th to 12th

From Friday, May 9th at 7 p.m. until Monday, May 12th at 5 a.m., Logan will be closed beneath the rail bridge to demolish a section of the bridge.

Prior to the road closure, traffic lanes on Logan between Dundas and First will shift towards the east to accommodate bridge abutment construction. Traffic changes on Logan will be implemented overnight as early as Wednesday May 7th, and remain in place until July 2025.

Overnight work will be required to complete all necessary activities during the road closure period. More disruptive work will be scheduled during the day to minimize overnight noise.

During the road closure, no traffic, pedestrian or cyclist access will be permitted beneath the Logan Avenue Rail Bridge. Access for local residents and businesses will be maintained south of Gerrard and north of Dundas. 

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

Dundas Street East Rail Bridge

Bridge Pier Construction

Bridge pier construction is underway until July 2025. During this time, traffic lanes on Dundas between Logan and Wardell will shift towards the north to accommodate pier construction work.

The north and south Dundas bike lanes along with the north sidewalk on Dundas in the work area will also be closed until July 2025.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

Queen Street East Rail Bridge

De Grassi and Strange Access Road Construction

Two new access roads will be built beside the Queen Street East Rail Bridge:

    1. Degrassi & Queen: Construction was scheduled to begin on April 28th and will take two weeks to complete
    2. Strange & Queen: Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 20th and will also take two weeks to complete

Read Metrolinx’s construction notice for more details.

Pape South

Langley Road Closure for Microtunnelling Launch Shaft Construction

To prepare for the construction of the sewer microtunnel receiving shaft in support of Ontario Line work, Langley is closed to all vehicular traffic just west of Pape.

The closure began on March 24th and will remain in place for up to five months.

Pedestrian access will be maintained. The south sidewalk on Langley will remain open while the north sidewalk on Langley will be closed in the vicinity of the work site.

Following the closure, three activities will take place within the work zone:

  • From March 24th to early April, crews will construct a new maintenance hole for the combined sewer on Langley
  • From March 31st for up to two weeks, crews will reconfigure the noise wall scaffolding overnight from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the vicinity of the work zone on Langley
    • During this work, the noise wall will come down for a 4-5 day period on Langley
    • The wall will be reconstructed with a new structure that utilizes the same noise reduction material

While the wall is down on Langley, no noisy work will take place in the nearby area.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more information.

Pape North

Update: Geotechnical Work on Muriel

Metrolinx was scheduled to begin three geotechnical investigations along Muriel on Monday, May 5th.

Work will take place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to finish as late as May 26th.

The west side lane (even number side) of Muriel and approximately five on-street parking spaces will be closed during the day (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) for each investigation.

Equipment will be removed from the site at the end of each workday to allow for overnight parking. By 8:45 a.m. each morning, vehicles must be moved from the work area or else may be towed by Metrolinx to a nearby area.

Impacted on-street parking spots are different for all three investigations. Read Metrolinx's construction notice for details.

Pape and Danforth: Deep Foundation Pile Testing

Deep foundation pile testing at Pape and Danforth was scheduled to begin on Monday, April 28th.

Work will take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for approximately two weeks.

Drilling was scheduled to begin the week of April 28th and cage installation was scheduled to begin the week of May 5th.

Read Metrolinx’s construction notice to learn more.

Demolitions at Pape & Cosburn

To accommodate construction activities for the future Ontario Line station at Pape and Cosburn, crews will demolish 20 Metrolinx-owned properties on Pape, north and south of Cosburn.

Work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Preparatory work began in mid-March and is expected to take four to five months to complete.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice to learn more.

Jet grouting at Gertrude Place

Jet grouting work began in January 2025 after on Gertrude near Muriel.

Work will take place Monday to Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This is a multi-stage project that will take approximately nine months to complete.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more on this project.

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 began in November 2024. 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.

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.

Lakeshore East Rail Corridor 

Retaining Wall & Noise Barrier Construction: Spring & Summer 2025

Retaining wall and noise barrier construction will continue along the Lakeshore East rail corridor.

The work will be divided into different areas across the rail corridor and will begin at different times for each area (tentative schedule below). The work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tentative Schedule

Location Excavation Start T-Wall Installation Start
Eastern to Queen Late May 2025 Mid-June 2025
Queen to Dundas Mid-April 2025 Late May 2025
Dundas to Logan Early June 2025 Early July 2025
Logan to First Early June 2025 Early August 2025
First to Jones Mid-May 2025 Early June 2025

Once excavation work is completed, pre-cast concrete blocks (T-walls) will be installed to form the new retaining walls.

Acrylic noise barriers will be installed on top of the retaining walls in summer 2025. Retaining walls and noise barriers will be completed at the end of 2025.

Solid wood hoarding is being placed in certain areas along the rail corridor to reduce noise and dust during this work.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

Excavation Work Along Bruce Mackey Park

Excavation work along Bruce Mackey Park began in mid-April and is expected to last until the end of May.

Working hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
 
Retaining wall installation will begin once excavation work is complete.
 
Read Metrolinx’s construction notice for more details.

Weekend Rail Corridor Work: May 3rd to 17th

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

This work includes track work, bridge repairs, 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 began on Saturday, May 3rd and is scheduled to finish on Saturday, May 17th. Additional phases of overnight work will follow.

Read Metrolinx's newest construction notice for more details.

Excavation Work Between Eastern & Dundas

Excavation was scheduled to begin on the west side of the Lakeshore East rail corridor between Queen and Dundas on March 21st, 2025.

Key details are as follows:

  • Tieback installations will begin shortly after in the same area on Monday March 31st
  • Excavation and tieback installations are the first construction activities required to build the new retaining walls
  • Excavation work between Eastern and Queen will begin in mid-April 2025
  • Work will take place weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and is expected to continue until mid-July 2025
  • Weekend work may be required to complete critical activities. Advance notice will be provided
  • Crews will use excavators to dig down the existing embankment within the rail corridor.
  • As the excavation progresses, drills will be used to install tiebacks (metal rods) that will support the excavation
  • These two activities will take place within the rail corridor

Noise and vibrations from construction equipment can be expected.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

Temporary Gerrard & Carlaw Dog Off-Leash Area

Construction Underway

The dog off-leash area (DOLA) at the Gerrard-Carlaw Parkette will be temporarily relocated to build a new Ontario Line station as mandated by Metrolinx.

The DOLA will be relocated across the street to the southeast corner of Gerrard and Carlaw until approximately January 2030.

Construction of the temporary DOLA began in March 2025 and is expected to run until June 2025. Work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and occasionally on weekends.

Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.

Eastern Avenue Rail Bridge/East Harbour Transit Hub

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

72 Pape Southbound Detour

The 72 Pape southbound bus is temporarily detouring west on Dingwall then south on Carlaw.

View the detour map here. The 72 Pape northbound routing has not changed. 

The temporary diversion is due to traffic restrictions in the Pape-Riverdale area required to accommodate Ontario Line construction.

This detour began in late February 16th, 2025 but was postponed to later in the month due to inclement weather. However, the detour is now proceeding and will remain in place until later in 2026.

Read the TTC’s notice for more information on the detour. Please note this notice still shows the previously scheduled detour start date of February 16th.

325 Don Mills Night Bus Routing Change

Due to Ontario Line construction, southbound 325 Don Mills night buses are diverting east on Danforth, south on Jones, west on Gerrard then south on Carlaw before resuming regular routing.

This detour will remain in place until mid-2026. The 325 northbound route is not affected.

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

The TTC will not accept youth/senior tickets, tokens and day passes beginning on June 1st, 2025.

Exchanges, credits or refunds for existing tickets, tokens and day passes 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' 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. 

Major work is expected to finish in mid-2025, which is when the new elevators currently under construction are scheduled to be in service.

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

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.

Construction Impacts & Updates

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.

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.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Spring Community Environment Day

Spring Community Environment Day

Join me on Saturday, May 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at Dieppe Park for my spring Community Environment Day!

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Pick up:

  • Free bagged leaf compost (limit of two bags per household, while supplies last)
  • Kitchen containers for organics (available for purchase)

Paper shredding services will be available, with each household limited to two bags of paper for shredding. 

Drop off for recycling or proper disposal:

Donate for reuse:

  • Sporting goods
  • Books (excluding textbooks)
  • Cameras, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Dress-up clothing and costume jewelry
  • Clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, etc.
  • Small household items
  • Musical instruments, board games
  • Eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.

You can also bring non-perishable food items for those in need.

Learn and engage:

  • Learn about the city's initiatives helping to make Toronto a green, sustainable city
  • Hear from local volunteers and groups about environmental issues impacting our community

Items not accepted for disposal or donation:

  • Construction waste
  • Air conditioners
  • Garbage and Blue Bin recycling
  • Wood
  • Cassette and videotapes
  • Commercial/industrial hazardous waste
  • Tires and scrap metal

Stay tuned for more details on my fall Community Environment.

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Withrow Park Compost Day

Withrow Park Compost Day

Get your shovels ready! I have arranged for free compost to be dropped at Withrow Park on Saturday, June 7th at 8 a.m. during the first Withrow Park Farmers' Market of the year. 

The compost will be dropped on in the northeast area of the park along Carlaw Ave south of McConnell Ave.  

*Please bring your own shovels and containers as compost will not be bagged. Compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and delivered rain or shine.*

Community members shoveling compost into containers

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East York Civic Centre Compost Day

East York Civic Centre Compost Day

Image of outdoor booths selling produce with trees in background.

Get your shovels ready! I have arranged for free compost to be dropped at the East York Civic Centre on Tuesday, June 24th at 8 a.m. during the weekly East York Farmers' Market. 

Get your compost then pick up some fresh, local food from the great vendors of the East York Farmers' Market, open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Compost will be dropped on in the northwest area of the East York Civic Centre near the intersection of Memorial Park and Durant (see this map).  

*Please bring your own shovels and containers as compost will not be bagged. Compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and delivered rain or shine.*

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City of Toronto
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Phone: 416-392-4060
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100 Queen St W, Suite C44
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2