Schedule and Travel Impacts
The project will begin in July 2023 and is expected to be complete by August 2024.
Phase 1 – Advance Work and North side sidewalk Reconstruction – Complete
One shared vehicle and cycle lane open in each direction through the work zone. Temporary access for pedestrians.
Phase 2 – Sidewalk Reconstruction on South Side – Complete
One shared vehicle and cycle lane open in each direction through the work zone. Temporary access for pedestrians
Phase 3 – Reconstruction of road and cycle track on South Side – Complete
One shared vehicle and cycle lane open in each direction through the work zone. Temporary access for pedestrians
Phase 4 – Reconstruction of road and cycle track on North Side – Complete
One travel lane and cycle track open for eastbound travel only. No westbound travel from Avenue Road to Spadina Avenue.
Winter shut down – End of 2023 to Early Spring 2024
Both east and west bound cycle tracks and vehicle lanes will be open.
Phase 4b – April 22 to July 8 2024
Work Scope
- Reconstruction of road and cycle track on North side between Bedford Road and Avenue Road.
- Sidewalk reconstruction on Bedford Road both east and west side 50 meters north of Bloor.
- Intersection reconstruction of Bedford Road and Bloor Street West.
- Sidewalk, utility relocations, signal work and cycle lane construction on Bloor Street at St. George Street.
- Sidewalk reconstruction on Spadina Avenue intersection and Huron Street intersection, all corners.
- Emergency watermain connection between Madison Avenue and Huron Street.
Closure of westbound cycle track and vehicle movement from Avenue Road to Madison Avenue. Closure of north bound travel on St. George Street between Sussex Avenue and Prince Arthur Avenue. Access to businesses maintained. Pedestrian access maintained and detours provided when needed. Bike detour will be in place, please refer to map A below.
Phase 5a – July 8 to end of July 2024
Consecutive full week long intersection closures of the following intersections;
- Huron Street and Bloor Street West – morning of July 8 to morning of July 15.
- Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street West – morning of July 15 to morning of July 22.
Full closures of intersection (cyclists’ dismount and vehicles detour). Pedestrian access maintained. Access to businesses maintained. Bike detour will be in place, please refer to map B below.
TTC Service
Please visit TTC’s Spadina Avenue webpage for latest transit service information.
Phase 5b – July 22, 2024 to August 19, 2024
Work Scope
- All utility duct work, streetlight installation and traffic signal pole installations throughout the intersection.
- Curb modifications at intersection corners. Crews will reconstruct not only the sidewalk curbs, but also the protected intersection. islands/curb/truck aprons, and the raised cycle track, at the same time.
- All remaining sidewalks.
- Hydrant installation on the southeast corner of Bloor Street and St. George Street.
Westbound vehicle lanes and the westbound cycle track on Bloor Street will be closed from Huron Street to Bedford Road.
St. George Street will be closed to northbound vehicle travel from Sussex Avenue to St. George Station.
Eastbound vehicle lanes and cycle track will remain open. The existing bicycle detour will remain in place for people cycling.
Full closures of intersection (cyclists’ dismount and vehicles detour). Pedestrian access maintained. Access to businesses maintained. Bike detour will be in place, please refer to map A below.
Phase 5C – August 19 to August 24 end of day.
Full week long intersection closures of the following intersection;
- St George Street and Bloor Street West
Full closures of intersection (cyclists’ dismount and vehicles detour). Pedestrian access maintained. Access to businesses maintained. Bike detour will be in place, please refer to map A below.
Temporary short term vehicle and bike lane closures ongoing on Bloor Street between Spadina Avenue and Avenue Road to complete restoration, plantings, traffic signal activation and temporary signal removal till end of October 2024.
Detour Cycling Routes
There will be two signed detour cycling routes that will change depending on the phase of construction.
Detour A signs will be posted directing people cycling to use this detour to pass the work zone. People cycling should consider traveling on Brunswick Avenue, Harbord Street/Hoskin Avenue, Wellesley Street, and Bay Street as detour routes during construction.
Detour B signs will be posted directing people cycling to use this detour to pass the work zone. People cycling should consider traveling on Brunswick Avenue, Harbord Street/Hoskin Avenue, and St George Street as detour routes during construction.
Work Hours
During all phases, work will take place 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week. Excavation activities and heavy breaking of concrete will be carried out at various times throughout the day. All concrete breaking activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Line marking will occur overnight.
Deliveries
The City has been working with businesses and property management representatives to accommodate delivery and loading activities during construction. If you have not yet discussed your delivery needs with the project team, please contact the staff person listed on this webpage as soon as possible.
Accessible Accommodation
The City’s contractor must ensure safe and accessible walkways and entryways are maintained. Any temporary access disruptions will be communicated as soon as possible. If you experience a disruption, have a specific access need or related accommodation request, contact the City staff listed on this webpage.
Pedestrian Access
Pedestrian access will always be maintained.
Vehicle Access
Efforts will be made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. People driving and cycling should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby major streets.
There will be no on-street parking within Road Closed signs; Green P parking will remain accessible and open for use
TTC Impacts
As a result of the planned traffic restriction on Bloor Street West during phase 4, TTC will require the following adjustments:
- the flexibility and use of Bedford Road, Prince Arthur Avenue and St George Street for shuttle bus routing around this area — in the event of unscheduled/emergency subway closures only.
- 300 Bloor Danforth buses will divert westbound via west Bloor Street West, south Queens Park Circle, west Hoskins Avenue, west Harbord Street, and north Spadina Avenue to regular routing.