The City of Toronto is making a number of upgrades to Steeles Avenue East from Bayview Avenue to east of Townsend Road, they include:
The road from Bayview Avenue to east of Townsend Road will be resurfaced from curb to curb. This work will involve full road excavation and resurfacing.
Sections of sidewalk along Steeles Avenue East will be replaced in areas where needed.
TTC completed a review of the transit stops along this stretch of Steeles Avenue East, and noted multiple opportunities to improve pedestrian safety by consolidating transit stops to locations with protected pedestrian crossings. This work will also help reduce the frustrating “stop-and-go” feeling customers experience when riding buses with stops placed too close together. The TTC generally places transit stops to best balance customer access to transit services and customer journey times on transit services.
To improve pedestrian safety the following TTC stops will be removed:
The remaining TTC bus stops will be brought to a state of good repair.
As part of the planned road work, there will be curb radii reductions at the following intersections:
These reductions will improve pedestrian safety by:
Curb extensions, or bump-outs, are sections where the sidewalk is extended into the road, reducing the width of the road. This design slows down traffic and makes crossing the street shorter and safer for pedestrians. The design also takes into account the needs of various City services, including emergency services, solid waste management, and snow removal. As part of the planned road work, there will be curb extensions at the following intersections:
The construction area, illustrated below is Steeles Avenue East from Bayview Avenue to east of Townsend Road.
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Schedule: October 2023 to Fall 2024, weather dependent.
Work Hours: Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with work after hours and on weekends as required.
Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access will be maintained. Temporary pedestrian detours may be required.
Road Access: In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be road and restrictions within the work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained 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 us at Major_Roads_Enquiries@toronto.ca.
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.