In January 2026, City Council approved a series of traffic calming and road safety improvements along Hendon Avenue between Talbot Road and Greenview Avenue. These changes replace the previously recommended cul-de-sac and address community concerns related to traffic volumes and road safety associated with the future Beecroft Road extension. Implementation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The approved traffic calming and road safety improvements on Hendon Avenue extend along Hendon Avenue, from Talbot Road to Yonge Street.
The City of Toronto has completed an addendum to the Environmental Study Report (ESR) for the Hendon Avenue Road Safety Improvements from Talbot Road to Yonge Street (identified in the Uptown Service Road and Associated Road Network Class Environmental Assessment [EA] Study). The Addendum documents the City’s recommendation to maintain Hendon Avenue as a through street. The document reviews existing environmental conditions, evaluates alternatives and identifies mitigation measures.
The Addendum is available for a 30‑day review period starting August 5 and ending September 4, 2026. The Addendum may be viewed below, or in person at North York Central Library (5120 Yonge St., available at the 1st Floor Information Desk, 416-395-5672).
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Residents have raised concerns about traffic volumes and motor vehicle speeds in the neighbourhood associated with the future Beecroft Road extension.
The changes to reduce motor vehicle speeds include installing speed humps, lowering the speed limit and pedestrian safety improvements.
Installing speed humps and lowering the posted speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Hendon Avenue, between Greenview Avenue/future Beecroft Road extension and Talbot Road, could discourage non-local traffic, reduce motor vehicle speeds and provide a safe pedestrian environment.
Speed humps are a very effective traffic calming measure that would reduce motor vehicle speeds and volumes. They have minimal impact on people cycling and City services such as snow clearing, waste removal and Fire and Paramedic services.
Lowering speed limits can help reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities caused by speeding. Evidence suggests that the proposed reductions are unlikely to significantly affect travel times.
A pedestrian crossing and curb extension at Eldora Avenue would improve safety and accessibility to Hendon Park and reduce motor vehicle speeds.
The pedestrian crossing and curb extension would narrow the roadway, increase visibility of people walking and require motor vehicles to slow down.
Public opinion, along with technical and policy considerations, will be used to inform staff recommendations and decisions made by City Council.
The City has carried out the City Council-directed recommendation to study traffic calming measures along Hendon Avenue, and to prepare an addendum to the 1993 EA study.
Receive feedback on recommended traffic calming and road safety improvements.
Staff had originally planned to present their recommendations to NYCC for approval in early 2026. However, in January 2026, NYCC approved a member motion brought forward by the local Councillor that supported the same interventions recommended through the Hendon Avenue Road Safety Improvements project.
The Addendum is available for a 30-day review period starting August 5 and ending September 4, 2026.
Implementation of the approved changes is underway and is being carried out in phases. Full implementation is anticipated by the end of 2026.
In 1993, City Council approved the Uptown Service Road and Associated Road Network Environmental Assessment (EA) study. This study recommended extending Beecroft Road from Finch Avenue West to Drewry Avenue, via Greenview Avenue. The City is now in the early stages of designing this planned extension.
Alongside the extension, the study recommended closing Hendon Avenue west of Greenview Avenue with a cul-de-sac. However, due to area development, public feedback and evolving transportation needs, the City now recommends keeping Hendon Avenue open as a through street, as it exists today.
In 2021, City Council adopted the recommendation to maintain Hendon Avenue as a through street to Yonge Street. City staff were directed to study traffic calming measures along Hendon Avenue and prepare an addendum to the 1993 EA study.
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