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This site was last updated November 2, 2010
Expected Start and End Dates
Expected Construction Start Date: May 2010
Expected Completion Date: Spring 2011
Construction Work Hours
Construction and demolition work will at times be noisy.
Work will take place 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during weekdays, with some weekend work. Weekend work includes overnight work and road closures, and will be noisy.
Please see Construction Schedule and Road Closures.
Map of Area
Click on map to view larger image Map of Area in PDF format.
Public Notices
Project Background
Three bridges in the Jameson and Lake Shore Boulevard area need to be maintained in a state of good repair, and will be undergoing reconstruction. The three bridges are:
- Lake Shore Boulevard bridge westbound, west of Jameson Avenue
- Jameson Avenue bridge over the Gardiner Expressway
- Lake Shore Boulevard bridge westbound at Dunn Avenue
These three bridges, constructed in 1958, are in need of extensive repairs and structural replacement. The purpose of the work is to:
- Restore and preserve the structural integrity of the bridges and its components
- Prolong the safe service life of the bridges
- Achieve conformity with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Guide requirements and
- Accommodate for future improvements as to the Western Waterfront Master Plan.
Construction
Construction work on these bridges will impact traffic. Access to roads will be closed and a temporary detour will be constructed to accommodate traffic. See more details in the Public Notice (PDF) Presentation Boards (PDF) and Construction Notice (PDF).
- Both the Lake Shore Blvd westbound bridges to and off from Jameson Avenue will be closed to traffic
- The Jameson bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction
- A temporary detour of Lake Shore Blvd westbound will be constructed
- A temporary signalized intersection will be created at Jameson Avenue at Lake Shore Blvd (detour)
Pedestrian and Vehicle Access
As a result of this construction work:
- The Gardiner Expressway westbound off ramp to Dunn Avenue and Jameson Avenue will have one lane open for traffic
- Pedestrian and bicycle access on Jameson Avenue and the bridge to Marilyn Bell Park will be maintained on one side
Road Closures, Traffic Impacts and Work Hours
- Click here for up to date Expressway and major route closures
- On-site signage will indicate closures in advance
Gardiner Expressway Weekend Closures: No further weekend closures of the Gardiner Expressway are scheduled for this rehabilitation project. Please continue to check with the Expressways and Major Route Closures webpage for other updates. (Work originally scheduled for October 30-31 and Dec 18-19 closures have already been completed.)
Gardiner Expressway Night-time Closures: The Gardiner Expressway westbound from Spadina Avenue to Humber River will be closed:
November 2 to November 5, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Gardiner Expressway Lane Restrictions: The Gardiner Expressway will be restricted to two lanes for both directions around Jameson Avenue from:
November 1 to November 30 from 11:00p p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Gardiner Ramps Closures:
- May 15, 2010 - Spring 2011: the on-ramp from Jameson Avenue to the Gardiner Expressway will be closed
- June 19, 2010 - Spring 2011: the off-ramp from Gardiner Expressway eastbound to Jameson Avenue will be closed
Lake Shore Boulevard westbound Closures: both Lake Shore Boulevard westbound bridges to and from Jameson Avenue (#1 and #3, see map will be closed)
August 7, 2010 to Spring 2011
Temporary Detour
As a result of the complete demolition and construction of the two bridges (#1 and #3, see map) which allowed Lake Shore Boulevard westbound traffic to pass over the Gardiner, a temporary detour was constructed. This temporary detour will allow traffic to continue to use this route during construction phases.
However, after the construction of the bridges are complete, it will take additional time to remove the detour and return the bridges back into service. Please click here for more details on the temporary detour or see the public notices at the top of this webpage.
Open House
Please view the presentation boards (PDF) that were on display at the public open house at Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre (220 Cowan Avenue) on March 10, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact
If you would like to be added to the project mailing list, please contact Kate Kusiak. Forward any questions related to construction to Vic Zubacs.
Vic Zubacs, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer
City of Toronto
Tel: 416-392-8322
email: vzubacs@toronto.ca
Kate Kusiak
Public Consultation
Unit
City of Toronto
Telephone: 416-392-2983
Fax: 416-392-2974
TTY: 416-397-0831
email: kkusiak@toronto.ca
