Sentinel Road Safety Improvements

In 2024 and 2025, road reconstruction was completed on Sentinel Road from Lamberton Boulevard to Sheppard Avenue West due to the poor condition of the road, which presented an opportunity to implement changes to improve safety for pedestrians and people cycling as part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.

Changes on Sentinel Road include raised cycle tracks, integrated bike/bus platforms, widened sidewalks and improved pedestrian crossings.

Project Details

Reconstruction and watermain replacement occurred on Sentinel Road from Lamberton Boulevard to Sheppard Avenue West in 2025. As part of the reconstruction, the existing bicycle lanes on both sides of the road were upgraded to cycle tracks, in addition to widened sidewalks, raised crosswalks, curb extensions and integrated TTC bike/bus stops. This project is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to review aging City roads, bikeways and sidewalks for current and future needs.

Learn more in the Project Details form.

Construction Notices

Construction Notice – September 2024

Map of construction area along Sentinel Road between Lamberton Boulevard to Sheppard Avenue West.

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Rendering of in-boulevard cycle track on Sentinel Road.

Bikeway and road safety improvements:

  • Raised cycle tracks were added to both sides of the street
  • Sidewalks were widened, where feasible
  • Pedestrian crossings were improved and made accessible
  • Raised crosswalks/crossrides were installed at most intersections from Lamberton Boulevard to Streamdale Court/Brookwell Drive
  • Protected intersection features were implemented at Grandravine Drive
  • All TTC bus stops in the corridor were integrated with the raised cycle tracks
  • Green infrastructure and plantings were added in the boulevard, where feasible

A Virtual Public Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. The public was invited to submit comments by email, mail, phone or complete an online survey by Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

The changes on Sentinel Road were part of the road reconstruction to fulfill the City’s commitment the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. The Plan’s goal is to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by making our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, and people walking and cycling. From 2016 to 2020, there were 114 vehicle collisions on Sentinel Road between Lamberton Boulevard and Sheppard Avenue West. All planned changes are focused on reducing future collisions.

Installation of the Sentinel Road Safety Improvements project was authorized by City Council on April 7, 2022 (Item IE28.7).