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.
Start Date:
September 24, 2018
Planned End Date:
Fall 2019
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.
This work is required to bring City infrastructure to a state of good repair. This project is part of the Council-approved 2018 Capital Works Program.
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Project 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
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.
This project is part of the Council-approved 2018 Capital Works Program to renew our aging infrastructure, improve water distribution, reduce the risk of watermain breaks, and renew aging city roads and sidewalk for current and future needs.
Start Date
July 3, 2018
Planned End Date
December 2018
Location
Adelaide Street, from Jarvis Street to Parliament Street
Description of Work
The City of Toronto is planning to replace the watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services on Adelaide Street from Jarvis Street to Parliament 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 building 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.
Planned 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.
Planned 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
View the Construction Notice for detailed information
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. This project is part of the Council-approved 2018 Capital Works Program.
Motorists are reminded to abide by traffic/construction signs posted in local areas to ensure the safe travel of all local road users, pedestrians and cyclists.
Traffic Managment:
- Dufferin street will be reduced to one lane in each direction in the work zone. Expect delays.
TTC Service:
- TTC service of the 505 Dundas Street West and 47 Lansdowne routes will be affected.
- 505 Dundas: Buses are operating on the route and will be diverted both ways via: Dundas, Dufferin, College and Dundas
- 47 Lansdowne: Buses will be diverted both ways via: Lansdowne, College, Dufferin and Queen, (looping at the south end for the return northbound trip via; MacDonell, Seaforth, Lansdowne and Queen). Stops not served on Lansdowne between College and Queen.
Visit ttc.ca for more information.
Notices:
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 are outlined in each projects construction notice, or you can visit TTC Route Diversions.
