The City of Toronto is reconstructing the road and replacing the City-owned portion of substandard water services along Sammon Avenue from Woodycrest Avenue to Linsmore Crescent.
Planned infrastructure and safety improvements include:
The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan calls for engineering improvements where there are most needed to protect vulnerable users of our transportation system – people walking, children, seniors and people cycling.
This project is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to renew aging city roads and sidewalk for current and future needs.
Starting September 13, the City’s contractor will proceed with full road reconstruction on Sammon Avenue between Greenwood Avenue and Donlands Avenue. As part of this phase, the contractor will also conduct traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Sammon Avenue and Donlands Avenue. This work will be confined to the corner where the existing signals are located and will not impact other parts of the intersection.
Traffic on Sammon Avenue within the work zone will be closed to traffic during this road work. To accommodate residents, Frankdale Avenue, Inwood Avenue, Wiley Avenue and Marlow Avenue will be temporarily converted to two-way traffic between Milverton Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Work is anticipated to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting, after which traffic will be restored.
Starting August 6, the City’s contractor will begin full road reconstruction on Sammon Avenue between Linsmore Crescent and Greenwood Avenue. The road work will include excavating the old road structure and installing new granular materials and asphalt.
During this phase of work, Sammon Avenue within the work zone will be closed, with access for emergency vehicles only. Leroy Avenue, Kimbourne Avenue, and Linsmore Crescent will be converted to two-way traffic between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue to accommodate travel due to the temporary closure.
Work is anticipated to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting, after which traffic will be restored.
The construction area, illustrated below is Sammon Avenue from Woodycrest Avenue to Linsmore Crescent.
Metrolinx Ontario Line will be constructing an evacuation facility at the southeast corner of Pape Avenue and Sammon Avenue. Visit metrolinx.com to learn more about this work.
The project will begin in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by November 2024.
Phase 1 Linsmore Crescent to Greenwood Avenue – Mid July 2024 to end of August 2024
During the sidewalk reconstruction, traffic on Sammon Avenue between Linsmore Crescent and Greenwood Avenue will be converted to one-way eastbound traffic.
During full road reconstruction, traffic on Sammon Avenue between Linsmore Crescent and Greenwood Avenue will be closed, and access to local traffic will be allowed. Leroy Avenue, Kimbourne Avenue and Linsmore Crescent will be temporarily converted to two-way traffic between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Traffic will be fully restored upon completion of this phase of work.
Phase 2 Greenwood Avenue to Donlands Avenue – End of August 2024 to end of September 2024
During sidewalk reconstruction, traffic on Sammon Avenue between Greenwood Avenue and Donlands Avenue will be converted to one-way eastbound traffic.
During full road reconstruction, traffic on Sammon Avenue between Greenwood Avenue and Donlands Avenue will be closed, and access to local traffic will be allowed. Frankdale Avenue, Inwood Avenue, Wiley Avenue, and Marlow Avenue will be converted temporarily to two-way traffic between Sammon Avenue and Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue and Milverton Boulevard.
Traffic will be fully restored upon the completion of this phase of work.
Phase 3 Donlands Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue – End of September to mid October
During sidewalk reconstruction, traffic on Sammon Avenue between Donlands Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue will be converted to one-way eastbound traffic.
During full road reconstruction, traffic on Sammon Avenue between Donlands Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue will be closed, and access to local traffic will be allowed.
Traffic will be fully restored upon completion of this phase of work.
Restoration work – Mid October 2024 to November 2024
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. 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. to 7 p.m.
Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access will be maintained. Temporary pedestrian detours may be required.
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 request, please contact us via email or call 416-392-3556.
Travel impacts: Efforts will be made to manage traffic in the area for safety of workers, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. People driving and cycling should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby major streets.
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