Learn About Major Construction Taking Place in Toronto-Danforth and its Impacts on Local Traffic and Transit Service
Last updated September 26th, 2023
You can find updates on the various construction projects taking place in Ward 14 in 2023 below.
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Paula
On this page:
- Broadview Construction
- Metrolinx Ontario Line Construction Updates
- Temporary TTC Service Changes for Ontario Line Construction
- Don Mills Bridge Construction to Restrict DVP Lanes Overnight Until November
Broadview Construction
Temporary traffic restrictions and TTC service changes are now in effect as part of the city and TTC's Broadview streetcar track renewal project.
Full Broadview Road Closure Between Danforth and Erindale Underway
The TTC has begun renewing streetcar track infrastructure on Broadview north of Danforth, Erindale Avenue and at Broadview Station.
This work, which is expected to finish by November, is part of the city and TTC's Broadview streetcar track renewal project.
A full road closure on Broadview between Danforth and Erindale for up to 30 days began on Monday, September 25th.
As a result, there is no bus service on Broadview between Mortimer and Broadview Station.
Traffic Restrictions Beginning Monday
A full road closure on Broadview between Danforth and Erindale will begin on Monday, September 25th for up to 30 days.
In addition, the below traffic restrictions will be in place:
- No through traffic on Broadview between between Danforth and Erindale is permitted
- Only local traffic between Erindale and Pretoria is permitted
- Erindale between Broadview and Broadview Station’s bus entrance is closed
- Only local traffic between the bus entrance and Ellerbeck is permitted
Sidewalks, along with the GreenP and laneways that serve businesses on the north side of the Danforth and west side of Broadview, are still be accessible.
Vehicles and cyclists can also still travel both ways along the Danforth using a shared lane through the intersection.
Temporary TTC Service Changes
The following TTC bus route diversions are now in effect:
- The 8 Broadview route is terminating southbound at Broadview and Mortimer and continues east on Mortimer as the 62 Mortimer
- The 62 Mortimer route is terminating westbound at Broadview and Mortimer and continues north on Broadview as the 8 Broadview
- The 87 Cosburn and 100 Flemingdon Park are diverting to Pape Station
Buses will return to their normal route on November 19th. There continues to be no TTC service between Broadview Station and Gerrard Street East.
Read the TTC's service update for more on these temporary changes.
Broadview-Danforth Intersection Closed Morning of September 30th
Repaving of the Broadview-Danforth intersection will begin on Friday, September 29th at 7 p.m.
Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction along Danforth between September 29th at 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the 30th.
Beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th, the intersection will be fully closed to allow for repaving to finish. It will reopen at noon the same day.
Broadview Streetcar Track Replacement from Gerrard to Danforth
The City of Toronto and TTC have completed the replacement of the streetcar tracks along Broadview from Danforth to Gerrard.
Crews are now repaving the curb lanes along Broadview. Work is proceeding north from Gerrard and is expected to finish in the next few weeks.
Travel on Broadview is still limited to one northbound lane only from Gerrard to Danforth. Vehicles will be moved into the streetcar track allowance to make their way north through the work area.
Learn more about this project on the city's and TTC's project websites. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for the latest updates on this project.
Metrolinx Ontario Line Construction Updates
Below you will find the latest on Metrolinx construction along the rail corridor, broken down by area.
Remember that you can report any issues to Metrolinx 24/7 at 416-202-5100.
Queen Street East Bridge
Ongoing Utility Relocation Work
The south sidewalk of Queen under the rail bridge is closed and eastbound traffic is limited to one lane due to the relocation of utility infrastructure.
Work should finish by late October. Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.
Overnight Work until October 2nd
There will be overnight work on the Queen Street East Rail Bridge until Monday, October 2nd. Work will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Metrolinx has advised that measures will be in place to mitigate construction noise. Read Metrolinx's construction notice for more details.
Overnight Lane Restrictions Underway
Between Monday, September 25th and Saturday, September 30th there will be additional nightly lane restrictions under the bridge between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Full Weekend Closure – September 29th to October 2nd
On the weekend of September 29th, Queen will be closed under the bridge from Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.
Local traffic will still be allowed but through traffic will be encouraged to divert to Eastern.
Check out the section on 501 service changes for transit impacts resulting from this work.
Dundas Street East Bridge
Overnight Lane Restrictions Underway
Between September 18th and October 6th there will be overnight lane, bike lane and sidewalk restrictions under the Dundas Sreeet Bridge between Logan and Wardell from Monday to Friday.
The restrictions are in place between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Monday to Friday.
Full Weekend Closure – October 13th to 16th
From 11 p.m. on Friday, October 13th to 4 a.m. on Monday, October 16th the road under the Dundas St Bridge will be closed. Cyclists will be detoured via First or Gerrard.
Centre Pier Removal – October 16th to November 16th
From October 16th to November 16th there will be lane and sidewalk restrictions under the Dundas Street Bridge between Logan and Wardell as the centre pier of the bridge is removed.
Work will take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m to 7 p.m.
Logan Ave Bridge
Overnight Lane Restrictions Underway
From September 18th to October 5th there will be lane and sidewalk restrictions between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m., Monday to Friday.
Some on-street parking spots on Logan between First and Dundas have also been temporarily moved to Dickens.
Logan Ave Sewer Installation – October 2023 for approximately 3 weeks
Starting early October 2023 for approximately three weeks, sewers on Logan will be upgraded in coordination with the Ontario Line work.
This will include temporary lane restrictions and the relocation of on-street parking spots to Dickens.
Full Weekend Closure – October 6th to 9th
The road under the Logan Bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, October 6th to 4 a.m. on Monday, October 9th.
Periodic Lane, Sidewalk and Bike Lane Closures – October 9th to December
As the piers and abutments are reconstructed there may be periodic restrictions under the bridge. More details will be shared as they become available.
Pape/Riverdale
Noise Wall Installation Delayed
Metrolinx's will be installing a noise wall at Pape Avenue Junior Public School along the west side of Pape south side of Riverdale and the north side of Langley.
Initially scheduled for Monday, September 25th, the installation date has been delayed. I will update you once Metrolinx confirms a new date.
Once construction begins, work will be stopped from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for school pick-up and drop-off.
These dates may change. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for the latest updates on these projects.
Temporary TTC Service Changes for Ontario Line Construction
Several streetcar and bus routes are impacted by Ontario Line construction.
New 501D Queen Bus Service
From September 22nd to October 8th at 4 a.m., the new 501D Queen bus service will service Queen between Church Street and Neville Park Loop.*
505 Dundas streetcars will no longer operate on Queen Street East between Broadview Avenue and Neville Park Loop.
Customers heading east towards Neville Park Loop should board a 501D Queen bus at Broadview and Queen.
Residents travelling west can:
- Take the 503 Kingston replacement bus between Bingham Loop and King & York
- Transfer from the 501D bus to the 501B bus at Church and Richmond to continue west towards Bathurst
505 Dundas Route Change - September 23rd to 29th
505 Dundas streetcars will divert both ways via Broadview, Gerrard East and Coxwell, to its regular route between September 23rd to 29th.
The route will be shorted and end at Kingston-Queen Loop.
*September 29th to October 2nd: 501D, 301, 72A, 503 and 505 Route Changes
The intersection at Queen and De Grassi will be closed beginning 10 p.m. on Friday, September 29th until 4 a.m. on Monday, October 2nd. Service impacts are as follows:
- *501D Queen/301 Queen buses will divert both ways via Broadview, Dundas, Carlaw and Queen, to their regular routes.
- 72A Pape, 501D Queen and 503 Kingston Road buses will divert both ways via Broadview, Dundas and Carlaw, to their regular routes.
- 505 Dundas streetcars will divert both ways via Broadview Avenue, Gerrard Street and Coxwell Avenue, to its regular route. The route will be shortened and end at Kingston-Queen Loop.
Beginning 4 a.m on October 2nd until 4 a.m. on October 8th:
- 501D Queen bus service will return to operating between Neville Park Loop and Church
- 72A Pape and 503 Kingston Road buses will return to their normal routes
- 505 Dundas streetcars will divert via Gerrard and Coxwell to Kingston and Queen
You can read this TTC notice or visit their website for more details.
Don Mills Bridge Construction to Restrict DVP Lanes Overnight Until November
The city has begun overnight planned construction on the Don Mills Road Bridge over the Don Valley Parkway (DVP).
To complete the work safely, there are nightly traffic restrictions on the DVP near Don Mills until Friday, November 3rd.
The following restrictions are in effect Monday to Friday from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. between and 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays:
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Southbound and northbound DVP is reduced to:
- September to October: two lanes
- October to November: one lane
- Southbound Don Mills off-ramp is closed
- Southbound DVP on-ramp for vehicles travelling northbound Don Mills Road is closed
- Northbound Don Mills off-ramp will be closed periodically
This work involves cleaning and coating the structural steel on the bridge, which will help protect the structure from corrosion, prevent costly repairs and extend its service life.
Read the city's construction notice for full details.
