Beginning as early as Monday, July 21 2014, (pending the return of Queen street streetcar service and traffic across Broadview) a closure of the Leslie Street and Eastern Avenue intersection is required until approximatelyAugust 31, 2014.
Soil conditions are not stable enough to excavate the intersection one half at a time, as there is risk that the pavement would collapse. For safety reasons, a full closure is required.
The City of Toronto has established a new web page that lists construction projects taking place on main roads, with the intention of helping people make choices in planning their travel on Toronto's streets.
"This online information will help residents and visitors alike as they make plans to travel in the city," said Mayor Rob Ford. "This information will also give people a sense of the extent of work the City is doing across Toronto to improve the transportation infrastructure as part of our ongoing focus on fighting traffic congestion."
Streetcar Track and Road Reconstruction June 30 to July 25* *Timeline subject to change due to unforeseen events, accurate at time of printing
We recognize that any form of construction is disruptive to a community. We are working to complete the work as efficiently as possible and on schedule. Your patience during the construction period is appreciated.
Anticipated Project Start Date: Week of July 21, 2014 Expected Project Completion Date: End of June 2015
The City of Toronto is rehabilitating the Prince Edward Viaduct ( Bloor Street Bridge). The purpose of the work is to repair deteriorated substructure components and improve the bridge deck drainage of the Prince Edward Viaduct.
This work will take place on and below the Viaduct. The work include on the portion of the Viaduct above the Bayview Avenue and the Don Valley Parkway.
The City of Toronto has established a new web page that lists construction projects taking place on main roads, with the intention of helping people make choices in planning their travel on Toronto's streets.
"This online information will help residents and visitors alike as they make plans to travel in the city," said Mayor Rob Ford. "This information will also give people a sense of the extent of work the City is doing across Toronto to improve the transportation infrastructure as part of our ongoing focus on fighting traffic congestion."
The City of Toronto will be undertaking intersection improvements along Fairford Avenue from Coxwell Avenue to Woodfield Road and at the intersection of Fairford Avenue with Coxwell Avenue / Gerrard Street East. The purpose of this work is to improve traffic operations and pedestrian safety. This project is part of the 2014 Capital Works Program.
There are a number of development applications and planning studies in the area south of Eastern Avenue including the South of Eastern Strategic Direction, the Port Lands and South of Eastern Transportation and Servicing Master Plan - Environmental Assessment as well as the StudioCentres development proposal for 629, 633 and 675 Eastern Avenue.
Many of these are looking at transportation issues, new public streets, and streetscaping initiatives. City Planning is hosting a meeting to provide an overview of these initiatives and to receive input from the community on the issues and opportunities that should be addressed.
I'm thrilled to report great news from the floor of Council - we just voted unanimously to approve my motion to secure the financial backing and security the Red Door Shelter needs in order to make decisions about their future and survival.
Here's your chance to help contribute to the future of cycling in Toronto.
The City has launched a new free smartphone application, called "Toronto Cycling." The Toronto Cycling app uses GPS on a smartphone to record a cyclist's trip information such as the route taken and the length of the trip.
Some of the information collected from cyclists that use the app will form part of the City's data collection and analysis for developing a new cycling network plan.
