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.
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.
Starting the week of January 29, watermain replacement will begin on O’Connor Drive between Curity Avenue and Glenwood Crescent. As part of the work, the contractor will excavate the road and dig a trench to install the new watermain.
The contractor will have two separate crews working at the same time to complete the watermain work. The first work zone will be between Curity Avenue and Glenwood Crescent. The second work zone will be between Bermondsey Road and Curity Avenue.
During the watermain replacement, O’Connor Drive will be reduced to one vehicle lane in each direction.
More information about the phasing of the remaining road reconstruction and streetscaping work will be provided before work begins in spring 2024.
The project now includes watermain replacement on O’Connor Drive between Sandra Road and Bermondsey Road. In October 2023, Toronto City Council authorized Engineering and Construction Services to undertake this additional work. Due to the additional scope of work, the overall project is expected to be complete by Summer 2024.
For full details please see Construction Update 3
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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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