The City of Toronto is reconstructing Bloor Street West between Avenue Road and Spadina Avenue. As part of this work, the City is making a number of improvements to enhance accessibility and safety for all road users.
Improvements on Bloor Street West will include:
This is the final phase of work planned along this segment of Bloor Street West following the completion of the watermain replacement in August 2021.
July 2023 – Construction Notice
August 2023 – Virtual Public Information Presentation
October 2023 – The City’s contractor is commencing north side road reconstruction on Bloor Street West between Avenue Road and Spadina Avenue on November 6, 2023 anticipating to be complete by the end of 2023.
April 2024 – The City’s contractor will recommence construction on April 22nd and is anticipated to be complete by middle of August 2024.
Map of work area along Bloor Street West between Avenue Road to Spadina Avenue.
The project will begin in July 2023 and is expected to be complete by August 2024.
One shared vehicle and cycle lane open in each direction through the work zone. Temporary access for pedestrians.
One shared vehicle and cycle lane open in each direction through the work zone. Temporary access for pedestrians
One shared vehicle and cycle lane open in each direction through the work zone. Temporary access for pedestrians
One travel lane and cycle track open for eastbound travel only. No westbound travel from Avenue Road to Spadina Avenue.
Both east and west bound cycle tracks and vehicle lanes will be open.
Work Scope
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.
Consecutive full week long intersection closures of the following intersections;
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.
Please visit TTC’s Spadina Avenue webpage for latest transit service information.
Work Scope
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.
Full week long intersection closures of the following intersection;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 will always be maintained.
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
As a result of the planned traffic restriction on Bloor Street West during phase 4, TTC will require the following adjustments:
This is the final phase of work planned along this segment of Bloor Street West following the completion of the watermain replacement in August 2021 and the installation of permanent cycle tracks from Bathurst Street to Spadina Avenue in 2019.
The Bloor Street Bike Lane Pilot Project was approved by City Council in May 2016 and were made permanent in 2017. The existing cycle tracks will be raised on both sides, similar to the Bloor Street West section just east of Lippincott Street implemented in 2019.
Design features of the permanent cycle track:
The construction of cycle tracks between Spadina Avenue and Avenue Road is the continuation of cycling infrastructure improvements started on Bloor Street West in 2019.
Sections of sidewalk of Bloor Street West will be replaced in areas where needed.
Transit stops at Madison Avenue and Bedford Road will be upgraded to accommodate the new cycle track and meet current standards for accessibility. Existing bus stops will be replaced with 30 metre-long raised platforms where buses will pull up alongside the cycle track. People cycling will yield to people boarding and exiting buses.
The planned improvements will require some changes to street parking:
The road from Avenue Road to Spadina Avenue will be reconstructed and resurfaced from curb to curb. This work will involve full road excavation, reconstruction and resurfacing.
A protected intersection will be implemented at the intersection of Bloor Street West and St. George Street.
Protected intersections keep people cycling separated from motor vehicle traffic, providing a high degree of comfort and safety. Pedestrians also benefit because it shortens the crossing and the tight curb radii slows down motor vehicle traffic.
Protected intersections:
As part of the planned road work the City will
The City held a virtual Public Information Event on May 5, 2022 to present an update on the project and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
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