The City of Toronto is planning a number of improvements to O’Connor Drive, from Glenwood Crescent to Bermondsey Road that help to address basement flooding, pedestrian safety and streetscape. Once complete, this project will improve conditions for people walking and driving and better manage traffic flow. This Council-approved work was identified through the O’Connor Drive Avenue Study, conducted in 2012.
The contractor continues to progress the streetscaping, green infrastructure, and traffic signal activation along O’Connor Drive. This work is taking place between St. Clair Avenue East and Gardens Crescent, as well as between Dohme Avenue and Yardley Avenue.
Please note that there will be temporary sidewalk closures and reduced traffic lanes during this work.
The completion date for the overall project is late November 2024.
On September 14, 16, 17 and 18, weather permitting, sections of O’Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East will be paved. The first section will be on O’Connor Drive between St. Clair Avenue East and Glenwood Crescent. The second section will be on St. Clair Avenue East between St. Columba Place and O’Connor Drive. The third section will be on O’Connor Drive between Bermondsey Road and Curity Avenue.
During the repaving work, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.
After the paving, line painting will be carried out, which will allow additional traffic lanes to reopen on O’Connor Drive north of Curity Avenue and south of St. Clair Avenue East.
The City’s contractor will continue with the streetscaping and green infrastructure installation on O’Connor Drive from St. Clair Avenue East to Gardens Crescent.
The overall completion date for the project is late October 2024.
Starting the week of June 3, O’Connor Drive, from Glenwood Crescent to Bermondsey Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction. As part of the work, the contractor will reconstruct a section of the road and begin the streetscaping improvements.
The contractor will have multiple crews working at the same time to complete the work.
The first crew will work on O’Connor Drive between Glenwood Crescent and St Clair East. Work in this area will include sidewalk restoration and road reconstruction. The City is working with the contractor to expedite the construction in this area.
The other crews will work on O’Connor Drive between St Clair East and Bermondsey Road. This work will involve catch basin replacements and streetscaping work.
The completion date for the overall project is late September 2024.
A majority of the watermain replacement on O’Connor Drive between Glenwood Crescent to Bermondsey Road has been completed. The remaining service connections will be completed by early May.
Starting the week of April 8, 2024 (weather permitting), road reconstruction and minor sidewalk replacements will begin on O’Connor Drive between Glenwood Crescent and St Clair Avenue East.
In the active construction zones, O’Connor Drive will be reduced to one vehicle lane in each direction.
More information about the remaining road reconstruction and streetscaping work will be provided in the coming weeks.
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For further details on the improvements, please see O’Connor Drive Virtual Public Information Event Presentation
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.
Traffic Management: Road users should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby main and side streets. Motorists are reminded that bicycles and cars will be sharing the lane. When driving, please be mindful of vulnerable road users.
Traffic within the construction area will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Road and Sidewalk Access: In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the 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.
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 City Staff.
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