Bathurst Street & Lake Shore Boulevard Construction

The City has fully reopened travel lanes and removed turn restrictions at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard. This project completion comes two months ahead of schedule.

 

The City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) are renewing aging streetcar tracks at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard. The City will also replace the 105-year-old watermain at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West and complete streetscape improvements on Fleet Street including sidewalk widening and addition of public seating.

This work is required to bring City infrastructure to a state of good repair and is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program.

Work will begin in mid-February and is expected to be complete by end of May 2025.

The work area extends along Bathurst Street from south of Housey Street to just south of Lake Shore Boulevard.Map of work area along in the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard. Work area is along Bathurst Street just below the Gardiner Expressway to the north and just south of Lake Shore Boulevard. Work is also included on Fleet Street from Bathurst Street to Ianuzzi Street. For more information please contact Mark De Miglio at 416 395 7178 or email bathurstlakeshore@toronto.ca

 

Work Hours

Work will take place 24 hours, 7 days a week. Excavation activities and heavy breaking will be carried out at various times throughout the day. All concrete breaking activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Concrete breaking work is the most disruptive and will typically last the first 1-2 days for each phase of construction. Around-the-clock work during rail installation by TTC is required to preserve the integrity and quality of new rail and concrete. Overnight rail work by TTC may consist of moving new rail into position, rail installation and rail welding / grinding.

Water Service Disruptions

From time-to-time, the water supply to properties will be shut-off to complete construction; The City’s contractor will provide notice at least 48-hours in advance. When water is shut off, it is recommended that you temporarily disconnect any water treatment systems (i.e. softeners or filters), water-cooled air conditioners or similar plumbing fixtures. In the event you did not receive advance notice, the City may have needed to use an emergency water shut off to complete work.

Deliveries

The City has been working with businesses and property management representatives to accommodate delivery and loading activities during construction. If you have not yet discussed your delivery needs with the project team, please contact the staff person listed on this web page as soon as possible.

Accessibility 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 the person listed on this web page.

Schedule and Travel Impacts

The project is expected to begin in mid February and is expected to be complete by end of May.

Phase 1 – Watermain Replacement – February 18 to March 3

  • Work will include watermain replacement work on north side of Bathurst Street through the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard.
  • One lane eastbound closed on Lake Shore Boulevard.
  • Two lanes westbound closed on Lake Shore Boulevard.
  • One lane in each direction on Bathurst Street maintained.
  • Eastbound and westbound left from Lake Shore restricted.
  • Eastbound left-turn restriction on Fleet Street at Bathurst Street.
  • Temporary closures of sidewalks may be required. Pedestrian detours and signage will be in place. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained.

Map of work area for watermain replacement work on the north side of Bathurst Street through the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard. For more information please contact Mark De Miglio at 416 395 7178 or email bathurstlakeshore@toronto.ca

Phase 2 – Watermain & TTC Streetcar Track replacement –  March 3 to Mid April

  • Work will include watermain replacement work on north side of Bathurst Street through the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard.
  • Crews will replace the streetcar tracks that runs north along Bathurst Street and through the north side of the intersection.
  • Crews will complete streetscape improvements on Fleet Street.
  • No south bound travel on Bathurst Street from south of Housey Street through to Lake Shore Boulevard (local access only)
  • One lane eastbound and westbound maintained on Lake Shore Boulevard
  • One lane in each direction on Bathurst St maintained south of Lake Shore Boulevard
  • Eastbound and westbound left from Lake Shore restricted.
  • Eastbound left-turn restriction on Fleet Street at Bathurst Street.
  • Temporary closures of sidewalks may be required. Pedestrian detours and signage will be in place. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained.

Map of where streetcar track replacement work will take place north along Bathurst Street and through north side of the intersection will be replaced. For more information please contact Mark De Miglio at 416 395 7178 or email bathurstlakeshore@toronto.ca

Phase 3 – TTC Streetcar Track replacement – Mid April to end of April

  • Crews will replace the streetcar tracks that runs south along Bathurst Street and through the south side of the intersection.
  • One lane in each direction on Bathurst St maintained
  • One lane in each direction on Lake Shore Boulevard maintained
  • Westbound right from Lake Shore Boulevard allowed.
  • Every other turning movement at intersection restricted.
  • Temporary closures of sidewalks may be required. Pedestrian detours and signage will be in place. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained.

Map of where streetcar track replacement will occur that runs south along Bathurst Street and through the south side of the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard will be replaced. For more information please contact Mark De Miglio at 416 395 7178 or email bathurstlakeshore@toronto.ca

Restoration & TTC Streetcar Commissioning – May 2025

  • The City’s contractor will restore all areas affected by construction.
  • All travel lanes will be open, however localized lane closures may be required. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

To accommodate this project, the TTC must temporarily divert 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars away from the active work zone at the Bathurst Street, Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East intersection.

Details about these diversions are posted at ttc.ca/BathurstLakeShore.

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