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Royal York Road Reconstruction


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Construction Notices
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The Project
The City of Toronto Works Committee and Etobicoke Community Council have voted in favour of a standard 9.1 metre cross section for phases IV and V of Royal York Road reconstruction.

Royal York Road, between the Mimico Creek Bridge and Ashley Road, has been assessed by the City as being in poor condition with ongoing deterioration. The roadway requires attention and has been designated for reconstruction/rehabilitation. Similarly, portions of the underground municipal infrastructure need replacement.

Description of Reconstruction/Rehabilitation
Road reconstruction from Mimico Creek Bridge to Usher Avenue includes excavation of the old roadway, construction of new curb and gutter and subdrains where appropriate, new sidewalk, repair of the existing sidewalk, new roadway construction and asphalt paving, and restoration of driveways and boulevards. Road rehabilitation from Usher Avenue to Ashley Road includes removal of the asphalt road surface, repairs to underlying road structure, new asphalt overlay, repairs to the existing curb and sidewalks and boulevard restoration. In conjunction with the roadwork, certain sections of storm and sanitary sewer will be replaced and a new watermain installed from Mimico Creek to Ashley Road. Storm water management will be implemented where soil conditions permit. All construction work will be carried out in a co-ordinated manner to reduce inconvenience to the public.

Safety Audit
In advance of the preliminary project design stage, the City carried out a road safety audit for Royal York Road. This audit assessed existing road conditions and requirements for the safety of all road users. The safety audit (PDF) will be used to inform the project design team of all important safety issues on Royal York Road.

Tree Audit
The City is also very sensitive to the preservation and protection of trees on Royal York Road. Prior to the detailed design phase the City is undertaking a full tree audit for Royal York Road.

Enhancements
Community enhancements being considered include new pedestrian access and streetscaping between Royal York Subway Station and Bloor Street West, an improved passenger drop-off zone for the subway station, improvements to the Bloor Street West intersection, reconfiguration of lanes from Usher Avenue to Ashley Road and new boulevard treatments. The roadway design will address the needs of all road users including pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists.

Public Involvement and Notification

We welcome your comments and suggestions
Please submit your feedback to:

Katie Rabinowicz
Assistant Project Facilitator
Public Consultation Unit
Metro Hall, 19th Floor
55 John Street
Tel: (416) 338-2400
Fax: (416) 392-2974
Toll free: 1-800-465-4056
Email:
krabino@toronto.ca

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