The City of Toronto will begin road resurfacing work, streetscape enhancements and road safety improvements on Weston Road between Steeles Avenue West and Lanyard Road in 2026. The roadway improvements include a new bi-directional cycle track between Lanyard Road and Finch Avenue West, enhanced streetscaping and greenery, new road safety features and upgrades to intersections, transit stops, and accessibility. These improvements support the City’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, and the TransformTO Net Zero Climate Action Strategy.
The project extends along Weston Road from Steeles Avenue West to Lanyard Road.
The project aims to improve road safety, provide alternative ways to travel in the area, strengthen connections to transit lines, the Finch Hydro corridor, existing trails and cycling facilities, and improve the streetscape.
Approved changes include:
Planned changes include:
At Fenmar Drive, the right-turn channel will be removed as part of the planned road work.
The City of Toronto’s policy is to remove right-turn channels where possible and not build new ones. Safety benefits of right-turn channel removals include:
In coordination with the TTC, in support Vision Zero Road Safety Plan objectives, bus stops will be upgraded to current standards where required. The existing mid-block stops north and south of Kenhar Drive will be removed, and riders will be directed to the existing stops at Kenhar Drive which are aligned with the traffic control signal. These changes aim to enhance pedestrian safety, optimize stop spacing, and improve connections to the surrounding area.
There are currently over 140 trees on Weston Road between Steeles Avenue West and Lanyard Road. The City makes every effort to protect and retain healthy trees. Four tree removals will be required on the west side of Weston Road between Finch Avenue and Lanyard Road to make room for the cycle track. New trees will be planted in the area at a ratio of 3:1 to expand the City’s urban tree canopy.
The project team will identify suitable locations for tree planting along the roadway where feasible. Where on-road planting is not possible, new trees will be accommodated elsewhere in the area, such as boulevards, parks, and ravines.
The City is working in collaboration with the Emery Village BIA to implement streetscaping improvements as part of the project. View the concept designs.
Public consultation on this project took place in October 2025. The public consultation report (linked below) provides a detailed summary of all activities that took place, proposed changes, and feedback received.
City Council authorized installation of the bi-directional cycle track on Weston Road from Finch Avenue West to Lanyard Road on December 16 and 17, 2025. A copy of the staff report is available at 2025.IE26.6.