The City of Toronto is planning several road safety improvements that are ongoing as part of upcoming road reconstruction, road resurfacing and watermain replacement work on Symes Road, Orman Avenue and Hilldale Road. Work began in Fall 2023, after the additional slope stability assessments were conducted on Symes Road in order to obtain the required Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) permit for work in the area.

Once complete, this project will improve conditions for people walking, cycling and driving. A Construction Notice with detailed information about construction was mailed to area residents and businesses before the work begins.

Virtual Public Information Event

A Virtual Public Information Event was held on the evening of September 27, 2021. This was an opportunity for area residents to learn about the project, provide feedback and ask questions.

Event Materials

 

While we aim to provide fully accessible content, there is no text alternative available for some of the content on this site. If you require alternate formats or need assistance understanding our maps, drawings, or any other content, please contact us at 416-392-0472 or roadconstruction@toronto.ca.

Road Safety Improvements

Symes and Terry Drive Intersection

  • Corner radii reductions
  • Accessible pedestrian crossings with tactile plates
  • Updated pavement markings

Symes Road (from 90 meters west of Glen Scarlett Road to Terry Drive)

  • New curbs and sidewalk with guardrails and handrails (north side)
  • Reduced road width
  • Accessible pedestrian crossings with tactile plates

Symes Road (from Terry Drive to Orman Avenue)

  • New curbs and sidewalk (north side)
  • Reduced road width
  • Enhancements to crossing at Lavender Creek Trail
  • Accessible pedestrian crossings with tactile plates

Orman Avenue (from Symes Road to Hilldale Road)

  • New curbs and sidewalk (west side)
  • Reduced road width
  • Accessible pedestrian crossings with tactile plates

State of Good Repair Improvements

  • Construction of new watermains to enhance the operation and the reliability of the water distribution system on Symes Road from Terry Drive to Orman Avenue and Orman Avenue from Symes Road to Hilldale Road.
  • Reconstruction of the road, including new curbs and sidewalks on Symes Road from Glen Scarlett Drive to Terry Drive.
  • Resurfacing a section of the road to maintain road base state of good repair on Symes Road from Terry Drive to Orman Avenue and Orman Avenue from Symes Road to Hilldale Road.

Short URL for this page: toronto.ca/symes