News & Construction: KQQR Construction

Previous delays, combined with periods of adverse weather, COVID-19 related labour shortages and supply chain issues, deferred substantial completion of Stage 2 work (KQQR intersection, The Queensway and King Street West) to early September 2022. Minor elements of Stage 2 work on the The Queensway will be carried over to Stage 3.

Work on Stage 3 (final stage) started on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Full completion is anticipated for December 2022.

To facilitate this work, Roncesvalles Avenue was closed to through traffic (Queen Street West to Harvard Avenue). King Street West was re-opened to through traffic.

Notices

During construction notification is provided to inform local residents, businesses and institutions of temporary disruptions to local roads, parking and travel. Notification about construction is sent via Canada Post delivery and to the KQQR email contact list.

Construction Notice – September 1, 2020
Construction Update # 1 – February 3, 2021
Construction Update # 2 – March 15, 2021
Construction Update # 3 – October 29, 2021
Construction Update # 4 – May 2, 2022
Construction Update # 5 – July 20, 2022
Lead in Drinking Water Fact Sheet

Construction Details

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.

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.

During Stage 3 construction, Pay & Display (metred) parking will not be permitted on Roncesvalles Avenue (Queen Street West to Harvard Street). Pay & Display continues to be permitted north of Harvard Street and along Queen Street West. There is also a Green P lot within the vicinity at 1624 Queen Street West.

In addition, permit parking will be removed on Grafton Avenue to allow for a temporary two-way street operation. This is to facilitate access to Sunnyside Medical (27 Roncesvalles Avenue) due to Grafton Avenue normally operating one-way ‘west’ and there not being access to Roncesvalles Avenue due to the road closure. Displaced permit parking holders on that street are being accommodated.

Deliveries

Residents and businesses impacted by the Roncesvalles Avenue road closure can use the following loading zones for delivery needs:

South side of Queen Street West (east of King Street West)
South side of Harvard Street (east of Roncesvalles Avenue)

Parking Violation Notices

Please ensure you parkin 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:

Pay the parking violation (follow instructions on the back of the notice) or
File a Parking Violation Dispute with the City online, by mail, or in person (follow instructions on the back of the notice). As part of the dispute process, you may include the construction notice and/or other documentation related to parking impacts resulting from construction.

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:

Michael Vieira, 416-392-0472 kqqr@toronto.ca

Travel Impacts

Efforts continue to be made to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers and all road users. People driving and cycling can expect delays and increased traffic on nearby major streets.

People Driving

The Queensway (until further notice)
- No eastbound left turns on The Queensway, at Glendale Avenue (to travel north) – emergency vehicles are exempt.
- No southbound left turns on Glendale Avenue, at The Queensway (to travel east).
Roncesvalles Avenue (September 13, 2022 to December 2022)
- Closed to through traffic from Queen Street West to Harvard Avenue.
- Planned TTC platform work from Harvard Avenue north to Dundas Street West will require short-term lane closures and parking disruptions.
Grafton Avenue (September 13, 2022 to December 2022)
- Converted into a two-way street in order to accommodate access to Sunnyside Medical at 27 Roncesvalles Avenue.
Public lane bounded by Grafton Avenue, Triller Avenue, Queen Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue (September 13, 2022 to December 2022)
- Converted into a two-way operation in order to facilitate traffic flow.

View the travel impact map.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

People Walking

Sidewalks within the construction areas will be generally accessible. If a sidewalk closure is necessary, a safe and clearly defined alternate route
will be provided.
People walking should not cross the work area (east – west). Safe crossing areas are available north of road closure and at Queen Street West.

People Cycling

Cyclist access will continue to be maintained along The Queensway in the shared lanes between Parkside Drive and Roncesvalles Avenue.

Cyclists must dismount and use available sidewalks to travel north and south within the closed section of Roncesvalles Avenue.

Access to St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC)

Eastbound left turns will not be permitted from The Queensway to Glendale Avenue – emergency vehicles are exempt from this restriction.
Westbound right turns from The Queensway to Glendale Avenue will be permitted.

TTC Service Impacts

Effective September 4, 2022 until further notice:

504 King streetcars will be redirected to Exhibition Loop via Bathurst Street.

504C King replacement buses

Westbound: York Street, Richmond Street West, University Avenue, King Street West, Strachan Avenue, East Liberty Street, Atlantic Avenue, King Street West, The Queensway, Colborne Lodge, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Parkside Drive, Howard Park Avenue, Dundas Street West, Dundas West Station.
Eastbound: Dundas West Station, Dundas Street West, Howard Park Avenue, Parkside Drive, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Colborne Lodge Drive, The Queensway, King Street West, Douro Street, Strachan Avenue, King Street West, King Street East, York Street.

304 King replacement buses

Westbound: Broadview Station, Broadview Avenue, Queen Street East, King Street East, King Street West, Strachan Avenue, East Liberty Street, Atlantic Avenue, King Street West, The Queensway, Colborne Lodge, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Parkside Drive, Howard Park Avenue, Dundas Street West, Dundas West Station.
Eastbound: Dundas West Station, Dundas Street West, Howard Park Avenue, Parkside Drive, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Colborne Lodge Drive, The Queensway, King Street West, Douro Street, Strachan Avenue, King Street West, King Street East, Queen Street East, Broadview Avenue, Broadview Station.

Customers should transfer between streetcars and replacement buses on King Street West

View these service adjustments in the Temporary Route Change map that has been posted along the route.

For more information visit ttc.ca

Pictures of Construction