Deauville Intersection Improvements

The City of Toronto is planning to reconstruct the intersection at Deauville Lane and Grenoble Drive.  As part of the upcoming construction work, the City will be making changes to the design of the intersection to increase safety and connectivity for all road users.  Changes will include:

  • Removing the right-turn channels to create shorter, more direct travel paths for pedestrians and people cycling.
  • Widening sidewalks and increasing green space with trees, plantings and places to sit.

Vision Zero improvements have been designed for two intersections in Flemingdon Park, along Deauville Lane at St. Dennis Drive and Grenoble Drive. The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan calls for engineering improvements where they are most needed to protect vulnerable users of our transportation system – people walking, children, seniors and people cycling.

This project is part of the City Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to renew aging city roads and sidewalk for current and future needs.

December 2024: Construction Update

In August 2024, the City of Toronto notified residents of planned road reconstruction at the intersection of Deauville Lane and Grenoble Drive, including making changes to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity for all road users.

Due to delays encountered with the electrical design, this work will be deferred until spring 2025.

An update notice will be provided before work is to take place again.

Notices

     

    The construction area, illustrated below is Grenoble Drive at the intersection of Deauville Lane.

    Map displays the construction area at the intersection of Grenoble Drive and Deauville Lane.

    Local Construction Projects

    The City of Toronto will be installing cycle tracks on Ferrand Drive, Rochefort Drive and Deauville Lane, from Rochefort Drive to St. Dennis Drive.  Installation will start in July 2024.  Learn more about the installation of the cycle tracks on Ferrand Drive at toronto.ca/ferrand.

    The City is making changes to the intersection of Grenoble Drive and Deauville Lane in 2024.  Changes to the intersection at St. Dennis Drive and Deauville Lane are planned as part of future construction in 2025.

    Map showing locations of approved intersection improvements.
    Map showing locations of approved intersection improvements.

    Deauville Lane and Grenoble Drive Intersection

    At the Deauville Lane and Grenoble Drive intersection, the following changes will be implemented as part of the 2024 construction:

    • Shorten pedestrian crossings
    • Make people walking and cycling more visible
    • Maintain bus stops and driveways
    • Replace right-turn channel with a standard T-intersection to slow turning vehicles
    • Widen sidewalks and increase green space
    • Refresh pavement markings, including for turn lanes and bicycle lanes
    Artist's rendering of intersection improvement at Deauville Lane/Grenoble Drive. The right-turn lanes will be replaced by trees, plantings and places to sit. People walking and cycling will have shorter distances to cross the street.
    Artist’s rendering of the planned intersection improvements at Deauville Lane/Grenoble Drive.

    Deauville Lane and St. Dennis Drive

    At the Deauville Lane and St. Dennis Drive intersection, the following changes will be implemented as part of the 2025 construction:

    • Shorten pedestrian crossing of vehicle lanes and adding a safety island
    • Create waiting areas to make people walking and cycling more visible
    • Keep existing lanes and add dedicated right-turn lane
    • Maintain bus stops and driveways
    • Replace right-turn channel with safety islands at corners to slow turning vehicles, widen sidewalks and increase green space
    • Separate people cycling from motor vehicles and pedestrians with cycle tracks and safety islands.
    Rendering of planned improvements at Deauville Lane and St. Dennis Drive. The right-turn lane will be replaced with corner safety islands to slow turning vehicles and separate motor vehicles from people on foot and bike. People walking and cycling will have shorter distances to cross the street.
    Artist’s rendering of planned intersection improvements at Deauville Lane/St. Dennis Drive.

    Public Consultation

    A Public Drop-In Event was held on June 12, 2019, and included an opportunity to speak with project staff and view display boards.

     

    This project will address recent City Council decisions including:

    • 2018: City Council, as part of its Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, authorized the development of 10 intersection improvements across the city that can model the Complete Streets approach (EX35.26).
    • 2016: The City of Toronto released the Complete Streets Guidelines. They state that streets should safely accommodate all users, pedestrians, people cycling, transit services and motor vehicles, while also enhance local neighbourhood character.
    • 2013: The St. Dennis Drive and Deauville Lane intersection was identified as one of the top three most dangerous in Toronto (PW23.12).

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