Downtown Construction Projects
The City of Toronto is completing various construction projects throughout downtown Toronto in the spring, summer and fall of 2019. These projects are part of the Council-approved Capital Works Program to renew aging infrastructure.
In the tabs below are the downtown construction projects that started in 2018 that will extend into 2019. The downtown construction list for 2019 will be updated in the coming weeks.
5. Dundas Street West Watermain Replacement & Road Resurfacing
Start Date
September 24, 2018
Planned End Date
Fall 2019
Location
(See map)
Description of Work
The City of Toronto will replace the watermain and City-owned substandard water services on Dundas Street West between Spadina Avenue and Bay Street. The City will also be reconstructing the intersections at Carlyle Street and Casimir Street along with repairing road and sidewalks impacted by previous utility works. The road will be resurfaced where watermain work was completed.
8. Watermain Replacement and Road Rehabilitation on Jarvis St from Queen St to Dundas St
Start Date
July 1, 2018
Watermain Construction End Date
January 30, 2019
Road Resurfacing Start Date
Spring, 2019
Location
Jarvis Street, from Queen Street East to Dundas Street East
New: Construction Update #2
Description of Work
The City of Toronto has completed work installing the new larger watermain and water service replacements on Jarvis St from Queen Street East to Dundas Street East.
Thank you for your patience during this stage of construction.
While the contractor will return in the spring to complete the road resurfacing work, Jarvis will re-open fully until that work is slated to begin. Notice will be provided before reconstruction work begins
10. Watermain Replacement on Gloucester St from Yonge St to Jarvis St
Start Date
Mid-July 2018
Planned End Date
October 2018
Location
Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street
Description of Work
The City of Toronto is planning to replace the watermain and the City-owned portion of water services on Gloucester Street from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street. The water service is the underground pipe that brings water to your water meter and is owned by you and by the City. The part you own is from your house to the end of your property, the part the City owns is from the end of your property to the watermain. This project is part of the Council-approved 2018 Capital Works Program to renew our aging infrastructure, improve water distribution and reduce the risk of watermain breaks.
12. Road Resurfacing on Dufferin Street from Bloor Street West to Dundas Street West
Start Date
Phase 1: September 10, 2018
Phase 2: November 1, 2018
Planned End Date
November 30, 2018
Location
Dufferin Street from Bloor Street West to Dundas Street West
Description of Work
The City of Toronto will be resurfacing Dufferin Street from Bloor Street to Dundas Street West. This work is required to bring the City’s road to a state of good repair.
TTC Track Replacement and Road Resurfacing on McCaul Street from College Street to Dundas Street West
Planned Start Date
Mid-April 2019
Planned End Date
Late June 2019
Location
McCaul Street from Dundas Street West to College Street
Description of Work
The City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission are renewing aging streetcar tracks, resurfacing the road and repairing sidewalks on McCaul Street, from College Street to Dundas Street West.
Jarvis Road Reconstruction
Planned Start Date
April 2019
Planned End Date
May 2019
Location
Dundas to Queen St
Richmond Street West Watermain Replacement
Start Date
January 2019
Planned End Date
October 2019
Location
Niagara to Bathurst
Bloor Street Watermain, Resurfacing and Bike Lane Installation
Planned Start Date
May 2019
Planned End Date
November 2019
Location
Bathurst to Spadina along Bloor Street West
Description of Work
The City of Toronto will be replacing the watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services, on Bloor Street West between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue. The project will also involve: replacing the sidewalks, constructing permanent cycling facilities, and installing five new parkettes on side streets.
Richmond Street Watermain Replacement
Planned Start Date
June 2019
Planned End Date
October 2019
Location
York Street to Bathurst Street on Richmond Street
Description of Work
This summer, the City of Toronto will replace the 143-year-old watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services on Richmond Street West between Bathurst Street to York Street.
The work will be completed in two construction phases.The project will include a partial reconstruction of some sidewalks and restoring the road where watermain work was completed.
Sheppard Street Watermain
Planned Start Date
TBD
Planned End Date
TBD
Location
Richmond to Adelaide
Algonquin Rd over Toronto Bay
Planned Start Date
September 2019
Planned End Date
March 2020
Location
Algonquin Rd (Algonquin Island) over Toronto Bay
Colborne Street Watermain Replacement
Planned Start Date
January 2019
Planned End Date
October 2019
Location
Yonge Street to Church Street on Colborne Street
FG Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation
Start Date
January 2019
Planned End Date
Early 2021
Location
Jarvis to Cherry Street
Sherbourne Road Resurfacing
Planned Start Date
TBD
Planned End Date
TBD
Location
Carlton Street to Bloor Street
Traffic Information
The City’s road restrictions map will help residents and visitors make their travel plans.
Information about the City’s planned capital construction work is available on a web-based map.
TTC Route Diversions
TTC route diversions are outlined in each projects construction notice, or you can visit TTC Route Diversions.