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Construction Update 5 – April 30, 2018
Start Date: May 2018
End Date: Summer 2019
The City of Toronto continues reconstructing the Six Points Interchange in the following locations. Please refer to Construction Update 5 – April 30, 2018 for detailed information.
Partial Opening
Road A, Road B and new Dundas Street (east of Kipling Avenue), June 2018
Closures
- Dundas Street, west of Kipling Ave., Week of May 14 to December 2018
- Viking Lane Ramps, June 2018 to December 2018
- Albans Ramp E., June 2018 to September 2018
New Construction
- Dundas Street, west of Kipling Ave., May 2018 – December 2018
- Viking Lane Ramps, June 2018 – December 2018
- Albans Ramp E., June 2018 – September 2018
Ongoing Construction
Update 3 – December 18, 2017: Stage 1 construction continues to take place southeast of Bloor Street and Kipling Avenue (former Westwood Theatre lands), and locations along Bloor Street West, Kipling Avenue, Dundas Street West, as well as the Kipling to Bloor and St Albans to Kipling/Bloor ramps.
Pedestrian Walkways
Vehicle Travel
- Local access during reconstruction of Dunbloor Road: Starts week of June 11, 2018 – December 2018. This work includes the intersections at Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West. Work will involve installing a permanent roadway, median, new sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as start the preparation needed for future traffic signals at the north and south ends of Dunbloor Road that should take place in Fall 2018. Local vehicle access will be maintained at all times to Summerland Terrace from either Dundas Street or Bloor Street, as construction progresses into Fall 2018. Pedestrians will have access to a sidewalk along the east side of Dunbloor Road.
- TTC Kipling Station, St Albans Passenger Pickup Lot Closure: In an effort to advance construction of ‘Road A’ (St Albans eastbound extension), and reduce the long term impacts to the area around Kipling subway station, there will be a full closure of the TTC St Alban’s Passenger Pickup Lot for the month of April. Access to the eastern entrance of the subway station will be maintained.
- Kipling Avenue: Ongoing construction on the east side of Kipling Ave has moved to the west lanes effective, March 9, 2018. Work includes the installation of utilities crossing Kipling including new watermains, and storm water sewers at the new Dundas St and Kipling Ave intersection.This work is expected to be complete by June 2018. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained along Kipling Avenue at all times. Current access to ramps to and from Kipling will be maintained.
- You may experience dust, noise and other inconveniences. The City will make efforts to reduce the impacts. We appreciate your patience.
- Property owners should remove items located within City property limits (boulevard), such as landscaping and / or decorative objects. If you have a sprinkler system within the boulevard, please contact the Project Manager.
- The City will not be responsible for damage to any privately owned items on City property.
Work Hours
Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with work after hours and on weekends as required.
Road & Sidewalk Access
In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the construction work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Driveway Access
The contractor will notify you of any temporary restrictions to your driveway access. If your property has two entrances, one entrance will be kept open at all times.
Traffic Management
Efforts have been made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents. Road users should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby main and side streets. Efforts have been made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents. Road users should continue to obey all posted traffic signage. *Please note that timelines are subject to weather and working conditions and may change.
Parking
Parking in the active work zone is not permitted due to space requirements for construction equipment and materials. If your parked vehicle affects the construction work, it will be re-located with no charge to the owner. If your vehicle is moved, please contact parking control for its location at 416-808-2222.
Garbage & Recycling
Please follow your normal routine. If required, the contractor will move bins to an appropriate location and return them. Please ensure that you label your bins with your address.
Restoration
The construction work area will be restored with sod and/or asphalt where required in future stages of the work. Updates will be provided.
Transit Service
This project will affect travel times of all TTC and MiWay Routes to and from Kipling Subway Station that travel along Dundas Street West.
Download printable maps of Phase 2 Construction Stages 1-3
Phase 2: March 2017 – Spring 2020
Generally, construction includes:
- removing the existing structures, roads, and facilities, as required
- installing underground infrastructure (watermain, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and utilities)
- streetscaping (including landscaping, street lighting, and furniture)
- road surfacing, intersection improvements, and curb installation
Demolition and reconstruction will take place in the following stages across the area:
Stage 1: Spring 2017 – Winter 2018
Stage 1A
- Construct new Dundas Street alignment between Kipling and Bloor.
- Construct Road A and Road B.
- Construct an underground Hydro duct bank on Dundas Street West from Aukland Road to Jopling Avenue.
Stage 1B
- Closure of Dundas/Bloor intersection to remove asphalt and place temporary ramps to Bloor.
- Construction along Dundas Street, Road A, and Road B.
- Start work on the bus ramp (Kipling to Street A) and opening temporary connections (Dundas, Road A, Road B).
Stage 1C
- Reconstruct Bloor Street westbound lanes from Dunbloor Road to the projects eastern limit.
- Construct the east-side of Kipling and bus ramp, south of Bloor.
Stage 1D
- Construct the Bloor Street westbound lanes
- Construct the Kipling/Dundas intersection
Stage 2: Spring 2018 – Summer 2019
Stage 2A
- Reconstruct the Bloor Street West eastbound lanes.
- Reconstruct Dunbloor Road.
- Construct the remainder of Dundas Street West south side and the Kipling/Dundas intersection.
- Construct new Viking Lane.
Stage 2B
- Bloor Street realignment from Dundas to Kipling.
- Construct Road C.
- Reconstruct the existing Dundas Street East and Kipling/Dundas ramp.
- Construct Dundas Street West from Jopling to Kipling.
Stage 3: Summer 2019 – Spring 2020
Stage 3A
- Widen Kipling Avenue northbound lanes.
- Remove the existing Dundas/Bloor bridge structures over Kipling.
Stage 3B
- Widen and reconstruct Kipling Avenue southbound lanes.
- Construct Bloor Street West from Kipling to Prennan Avenue.
