The City of Toronto is completing a number of improvements on Scarborough Golf Club Road from Ellesmere Road to Kingston Road, providing an opportunity to improve the street for all road users. This project, part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program, will renew aging City roads and sidewalks for current and future needs.
The City has replaced the watermain, and road reconstruction is underway between Ellesmere Road and Lawrence Avenue East. As part of the road reconstruction, the City will make improvements to increase safety and connectivity for all road users.
Construction is expected to be completed by July 2026.
Starting in mid-December until mid-April, work crews will pause road reconstruction activities. During this winter shut-down period, the roadway and sidewalk will be temporarily restored, and all traffic lanes will reopen to allow full travel through the area.
A Construction Notice will be issued before road reconstruction resumes in spring 2026.
Starting Thursday, October 9, traffic on Scarborough Golf Club Road will be restricted to one northbound lane only between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road. This temporary change is required to carry out construction activities as part of the ongoing project.
During this period, crews will be completing work on new sidewalks and curbs.
Starting September 15, the City’s contractor will begin road reconstruction on the east side of Scarborough Golf Club Road. Traffic will be reduced to one northbound lane from Lawrence Avenue East to Brimorton Drive until mid-November.
After construction is complete, here’s what residents can expect when travelling on Scarborough Golf Club Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road.
The City’s contractor has completed the watermain replacement on Scarborough Golf Club Road. Road reconstruction on the west side of the roadway is scheduled to begin in early July and is expected to take approximately two months to complete, weather permitting.
During this work, Scarborough Golf Club road will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction.
City Council approved the installation of cycling facilities on Scarborough Golf Club Road between Ellesmere Road and Kingston Road. View the staff report at IE3.8.
The project area is divided into three segments.
A. Ellesmere Road to Lawrence Avenue East – Road reconstruction currently ongoing for this segment.
B. Lawrence Avenue East to Confederation Drive – Improvements for this segment will be using a ‘quick-build’ method. Quick build projects involve making changes to the design of a road through the installation of new pavement markings and pre-fabricated materials, rather than road reconstruction.
C. Confederation Drive to Kingston Road – Improvements for this segment will be using a ‘quick-build’ method.
Work on Scarborough Golf Club Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road began in March 2025 and is expected to be completed by July 2026.
Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with work after hours and on weekends as required. Excavation activities and heavy breaking of concrete will be carried out at various times throughout the day. All concrete breaking activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
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.
Pedestrian access will always be maintained. Temporary pedestrian detours may be required.
Efforts will 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.
The existing watermain is 66 years old and reaching the end of its service life, and the City’s inspection of the road identified that the road surface and sidewalks need repair. This state-of-good-repair work presents an opportunity to bring the road up to current design standards and improve safety for all road users.
The approved changes and design features for Segment A from Ellesmere Road to Lawrence Avenue East have been employed through a complete street lens and include intersection improvements for safety and accessibility for all users, new cycle tracks and addition of green infrastructure.
These changes will reduce the number of motor vehicle lanes so that the road is generally one motor vehicle lane in each direct. Existing left turn lanes will be maintained.
The new design for Scarborough Golf Club Road will provide street parking on one side, rather than allowing parking on both sides of the road.
Improvements for this segment will use a ‘quick-build’ method. Quick build projects involve making changes to the design of a road through the installation of new pavement markings and pre-fabricated materials, rather than road reconstruction. Approved changes include:
As part of a separate construction project, the City will implement cycling and other road safety improvements along Scarborough Golf Club Road between Confederation Drive and Kingston Road. Construction for these improvements is expected to start at a later date after the completion of Segment A and Segment B, and following a detailed design exercise for the narrow ravine section. Approved changes include:
In May 2023, City Council approved the installation of cycling facilities on Scarborough Golf Club Road between Ellesmere Road and Kingston Road. A copy of the staff report is available under IEC agenda item IE 3.8.
Two public events were held as part of the public consultation process. A virtual Public Meeting was held in February 2022, and a Public Drop-In Event was held in February 2023.
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