The City of Toronto is moving forward with reconstruction of the Scarlett Road Bridge and the intersection of Scarlett Road, St. Clair Avenue West and Dundas Street West. Utility relocation work has started and will continue into 2026. Bridge and road construction is expected to begin once utility relocations are complete.
The City held a Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Lambton Park Community School to provide an update on the status of the project. The meeting, which had been rescheduled from the original January 15, 2026 date due to a snow event.
City staff shared the latest information on project progress. Residents are encouraged to view the presentation below for the latest project update information.
Presentation – March 4, 2026
In 2008, the City completed a study to address the safety and traffic operations in the area around the Scarlett Road Bridge. The study recommended making changes to the bridge and surroundings roads in order to improve the road capacity and reduce congestion.
In late 2017, the City began work on detailed designs for the reconstruction of the bridge and the intersection of Scarlett Road with Dundas Street West and St. Clair Avenue West.
Planned work includes:
Below is a summary of past consultation events.
On March 4, 2026, the City hosted an in person public information event at Lambton Park Community School to provide an update on the status of the project. The meeting, which had been rescheduled from the original January 15, 2026 date due to a snow event.
On July 12, 2022, the City hosted an in-person drop-in meeting to provide an update on the design and how it addresses comments that were heard in previous consultations. Over fifty people attended.
On April 29, 2019, the City hosted a public meeting to provide an update on the bridge project. The Scarlett Road Bike Lanes Project was also presented at the meeting. Over one hundred residents attended.
On November 28, 2017, the City hosted a public meeting to present initial designs for the reconstruction of the Scarlett Road Bridge and the intersection of Scarlett Road, Dundas Street West and St. Clair Avenue West.
Residents had an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and speak to members of the project team.
A total of 97 people attended the event, which included: area residents, local political representatives, local business owners, affected property owners and representatives from active transportation groups.
To request assistance reading these files, please contact Mark De Miglio at 416-395-7178 or scarlettbridge@toronto.ca
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