In July 2021, the City’s contractor encountered unforeseen utility conflicts at the KQQR intersection during excavation for new pole installations. In order to ensure safety and to resolve the conflicts work was paused. This delayed to the start of Stage 2 work to November 13, 2021.
At the present time, the City’s contractor is working on The Queensway (west of Sunnyside Avenue) towards Parkside Drive, which the east limit of the work zone. Crews are also finalizing work on King Street West (south of Queen Street West) to approximately 100 metres further south and at the KQQR intersection proper.
Previous delays, combined with some periods of adverse fall/winter weather, COVID-19 related labour shortages and supply chain issues have deferred completion of Stage 2 work (KQQR intersection, The Queensway and King Street West) to September 3, 2022.
Work on Stage 3 (the final stage) will start on Roncesvalles Avenue from the KQQR intersection to Harvard Avenue on September 4, 2022, and will be completed by the end of December 2022.
During construction notification is provided to inform local residents and businesses of temporary disruptions to local roads and traffic. Notification about construction is sent via Canada Post delivery and to the email contact list.
Work Hours
Work will take place Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional evening and weekend work hours may be required.
Noise
The contractor is responsible to minimize construction related noise. Higher levels of noise can be anticipated during concrete breaking work.
Dust
The contractor is responsible for minimizing dust in the work zone.
Traffic Management
Efforts continue to be made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. People driving and cycling should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby major streets.
You can view a map showing the travel impacts.
Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Pedestrians
Access to sidewalks will continue to be maintained in the work zones.
Cyclists
Cyclist access will continue to be maintained on The Queensway in the shared lanes between the KQQR intersection and Parkside Drive.
Due to the King Street West road closure, cyclists must dismount and use available sidewalks to travel in both directions on King Street West.
Access to St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC)
Parking
Parking in the active work zones is not be permitted as space is needed for construction equipment and materials. If your parked vehicle affects construction work, it will be relocated with no charge to the owner. If your vehicle is moved, please contact parking control for its location at 416- 808-2222.
In order to facilitate planned work on King Street West, on-street parking is restricted between Queen Street West and Triller Avenue. In addition, access to private driveways and front yard parking spaces on this same stretch of King Street West is restricted. Impacted residents will continue to be directly updated regarding this matter.
Residents and businesses impacted by the King Street West road closure can use the temporary loading zone on the south side of Queen Street West (east of King Street West) for loading / unloading and delivery needs.
Parking Violation Notices
Please ensure you park in a legal parking spot at all times. If parking enforcement is called to a street, officers must issue a yellow parking violation notice (ticket) to vehicles in violation of parking by-laws. If you receive a yellow notice during this construction work, please do one of the following within 15 days of the notice date in order to avoid additional fines or records being kept of non-payment:
If you do not have a copy of the Construction Notice, please reach out to the on this webpage to request a copy.
Please note: Violation notices cannot be cancelled if vehicles are parked in illegal parking spots (i.e. in front of a fire hydrant or in No Parking zones).
In an effort to reduce ticketing due to construction, please exercise patience with neighbours who are experiencing construction impacts and may need to temporarily park on your street.
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.
Accessible Accommodation
The City’s contractor must ensure safe and accessible walkways and entryways are maintained for everyone during construction. Any temporary access disruptions will be communicated as soon as possible. If you experience a disruption, have a specific access need or related accommodation request, contact:
Effective November 13, 2021 until further notice:
501/301 Queen Streetcar routing
See route map here.
504 King Streetcar routing
504C King Replacement Buses
304 King Replacement Buses
See route map here.
402 Parkdale Community Bus
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