Starting February 2025, the City will begin installation of cycling connections, traffic reduction measures and road safety improvements on Silverthorn Avenue, Hounslow Heath Road, Laughton Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue. Visit the Project Updates tab below for details.

 

In April 2024 City Council approved the installation of new bikeways and road safety improvements to Silverthorn Avenue, Hounslow Heath Road, Laughton Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue. A copy of the staff report is available at IE12.4

The Silverthorn Cycling Connections project is focused on reducing non-local motor vehicle traffic and speeds to create a safer neighbourhood street. The changes are part of planned road resurfacing and help fulfill the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by making our roads safer for everyone, especially for seniors, school children, pedestrians and people cycling.

December 2024: Pre-Construction Update

The Silverthorn Cycling Connections project is starting installation in February 2025, including:

  • New cycling connections and changes to reduce non-local traffic on Silverthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to St. Clair Avenue West, on Laughton Avenue and on Hounslow Heath Road and Blackthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to Rockwell Avenue
  • Road safety improvements at the intersection of Rockwell Avenue and Silverthorn Avenue and at S.A.D.R.A Park where it connects to Silverthorn Avenue

View the Pre-Construction Notice for more details.

This project area includes two phases:

Phase 1: Improvements between Rogers Road and Davenport Road

Phase 2: Exploring options to extend cycling connections from Rogers Road to Eglinton Avenue West after completing the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System works

Phase 1 focuses on road resurfacing and road safety improvements between Rogers Road and Davenport Road. Phase 2 focuses on Rogers Road to Eglinton Avenue West. Basement flooding works will be done in this area till 2026.
Project Limits and Phasing
Project area on Silverthorne Avenue between Rogers Road and Davenport Road. The three segments are highlighted.
Phase 1 Project Design Segments

The City Council-approved 2022-2024 Cycling Network Plan’s Near-Term Program identifies Silverthorn Avenue, Laughton Avenue and Hounslow Heath Road for cycling improvements to connect destinations and neighbouring cycling routes. The Cycling Network Plan is a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the City’s planned investment in the cycling network. It aims to connect gaps in the current cycling network and create safer and more comfortable cycling options.

Public consultation for Silverthorn Cycling Connections Phase 1 took place in early 2024 and included proposed changes between Rogers Road and Davenport Road,  presented in three segments:

  • Segment 1: Silverthorn Avenue – Rogers Road to St. Clair Avenue West
  • Segment 2: Hounslow Heath Road – St. Clair Avenue West to Laughton Avenue
  • Segment 3: Laughton Avenue – St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road
Approved changes for Segment 1 on Silverthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to St.Clair Avenue West and on Blackthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to Rockwell Avenue
Approved Changes for Segment 1

Segment 1

For Silverthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to St. Clair Avenue West and Blackthorn Avenue from Rogers Road to Rockwell Avenue following design has been approved.

View the public consultation information panels to see all design options proposed. 

Blackthorn Avenue (Rogers Road to Rowntree Avenue)

  • Convert two-way vehicle lanes to one-way southbound
  • Add northbound contra-flow bike lane on east side of street
  • Add southbound wayfinding markings and signage
  • Make parking permanent on the west side (estimated parking reduction of one space)

Blackthorn Avenue (Rowntree Avenue to Rockwell Avenue)

  • Convert one-way northbound vehicle lane to one-way southbound
  • Add northbound contra-flow bike lane on east side of street
  • Add southbound wayfinding markings and signage
  • No change to existing parking

      Silverthorn Avenue and Rockwell Avenue intersection:

      • Reduce intersection corner radii
      • Install a traffic diverter, creating a cycling and pedestrian only block with a diverter on Rockwell Avenue
      • Motor vehicle drivers traveling on Rockwell Avenue
        towards Silverthorn Avenue will be required to turn right at the intersection
      • Add crossing opportunities for pedestrians at all corners and in the center
      • Add new trees in green space
      • Maintain emergency vehicle access

      Segment 1A – Silverthorn Avenue (Rogers Road to Rowntree Avenue)

      • Convert two-way street to one-way northbound for motor vehicles
      • Add southbound contra-flow bike lane on west side of street
      • Add northbound wayfinding pavement markings and signage
      • Move parking to east side of street (estimated parking increase of four spaces)
      • Install bike signals, left-turn boxes and bike signal detection at Rogers Road intersection

      Segment 1B – Silverthorn Avenue (Rowntree Avenue to Rockwell Avenue)

      • Convert one-way southbound vehicle lane to one-way northbound
      • Add southbound contra-flow bike lane on west side of street
      • Add northbound wayfinding markings and signage
      • Parking stays on the west side from Rowntree Avenue to Turnberry Avenue (no change to total parking spaces)
      • Parking moves to the east side from Turnberry Avenue to Rockwell Avenue (no change to total parking spaces)

      Segment 1C – Silverthorn Avenue (Rockwell Avenue to St. Clair Avenue West)

      • Add northbound contra-flow bike lane on east side of street
      • Add southbound wayfinding pavement markings and signage
      • Add a trail crossing at S.A.D.R.A Park
      • Parking stays on west side of street (estimated parking reduction of one space at planned trail crossing)
      • Road Resurfacing works will be occurring on Silverthorn Avenue from Rockwell Avenue to St. Clair Avenue West

      Segment 2 – Hounslow Heath Avenue (St. Clair Avenue West to Laughton Avenue)

      For Hounslow Heath Avenue from St.Clair Avenue West to Laughton Avenue following design has been approved.

      View the public consultation information panels to see all design options proposed. 

      • Wayfinding markings and signage proposed for northbound and southbound lanes where people cycling and driving share the roadway
      • No change to existing motor vehicle lanes or parking

      Segment 3 – Laughton Avenue (St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road)

      Approved changes for Segment 3 as compared to the existing street.

      For Laughton Avenue from St. Clair Avenue West to Davenport Road following changes have been approved.

      View the public consultation information panels to see all design options proposed. 

      • Add northbound and southbound wayfinding markings and signage
      • No change to existing motor vehicle lanes or parking

      Public consultation on Phase 1 took place in early 2024. The public consultation report (linked below) provides a detailed summary of all activities that took place, proposed changes and feedback received. 

      Phase 1 Consultation Materials

      Phase 2 Consultation

      Phase 2 consultation (Rogers Road to Eglinton Avenue West) is expected to take place after the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System work in the area is complete.

      More information about Phase 2 public consultation will be listed here and sent to the project contact list in advance.

      To be added to the project contact list, email Pragya.Priyadarshini@toronto.ca