Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) is an online booking system for the purposes of communicating and coordinating temporary closures of any sidewalks, bike lanes or roads.
A RoDARS application is required when occupying any portion of the City’s public right of way including expressways that will have an impact on road users such as pedestrians, people who cycle and vehicles.
A RoDARS application is not required for work and events that take place outside of the right of way and do not have any impacts on road users.
All current approved RoDARS applications will be displayed on the Toronto’s Road Restriction Map.
For any inquiries, assistance, or technical support, please contact rodars@toronto.ca.
The below permits or letters must be obtained and attached to your application.
The applicant must obtain the applicable approved permits prior to submitting a RoDARS Application.
If the proposed work or event is within the Metrolinx Review Zone or Metrolinx Corridor Development area then a permit or letter must be obtained and attached to the RoDARS application being submitted.
How to Identify a Metrolinx Review Zone or Corridor Area:
To identify the Metrolinx review zone area and Metrolinx corridor development area, please visit Toronto’s Infrastructure Viewer, select the drop down for Third Party Construction on the legend, select Metrolinx drop down and select Review Zone and Corridor Permit then click Apply to see the area on the map.
Information to Include with Your Submission:
To avoid any delays in the review process, kindly provide the following minimum required information to mcreviews@metrolinx.com
If there are changes to your RoDARS application or your work or event has been cancelled, please contact your application coordinator contact listed on your RoDARS Application approval e-mail to adjust the application as required.
Examples:
If you are unable to find your application coordinator’s contact details or your application has not yet been approved yet, please e-mail RoDARS@Toronto.ca.
| Occupation Duration | Submission Timeline |
|---|---|
| Single Day Occupation | Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. no less than 3 working days prior to the start of a road closure request.* |
| 2 – 10 Day Occupation | Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. no less than 5 working days prior to the start of a road closure request.* |
| 10 – 30 Day Occupation or Full Lane Closure | Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. no less than 10 working days prior to the start of a road closure request.* |
| City Expressway Occupation | This includes Gardiner Expressway, Don Valley Parkway or Allen Road between Eglinton Avenue West and Transit Road.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. no less than 10 working days prior to the start of a road closure request.* |
*Please note: Applications received on a calendar day that is not a working day or after 5 p.m. of a working day, shall be deemed to have been received on the next working day. Working day means a calendar day other than:
The required application depends on who is initiating the work (e.g. asset owner or developer). Please select the appropriate application below and complete the submission.
These applications must be completed when the work is being initiated by non-City organizations or City agencies, such as Rogers, Bell, Hydro, developers, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Metrolinx, and others.
A separate application is required depending on who is initiating the project. Please carefully select the appropriate application below.
| Form Number | Who Should use this Form | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 1 | Utility Companies | For City of Toronto approved utility companies undertaking any construction work within the public right of way, working under a Short Stream, Full Stream or Utility Site Servicing Permits. | Utility Cut Permit-Initiated Projects Form |
| Form 1SOP | Street Occupation Permit (SOP) | For work that requires temporary occupation of any portion of the public right of way during a demolition, renovation and/or construction project. | Street Occupation Permit-Initiated Projects Form |
| Form 1H | Toronto Hydro | For Toronto Hydro initiated projects only. | Toronto Hydro-Initiated Projects Form |
| Form 2 | Developers | For developer-initiated projects. | Developer-Initiated Projects Form |
| Form 3 | City Agencies (e.g. TTC) or Non-City Organizations (excluding Metrolinx, Developers, or Utilities) | For City Agency and non-City initiated projects.
Please note: This form is only for stand-alone work. If the work is bundled with a City project, then Form 5 (below) must be submitted. |
City Agency and Non-City Initiated Projects Form |
| Form 4 | Metrolinx | For Metrolinx-initiated projects.
Please note: This form is only for stand-alone work. If the work is bundled with a City project, then Form 5 (below) must be submitted. |
Metrolinx-Initiated Projects Form |
These applications must be completed when the work is being carried out on behalf of the City. Such projects are typically led by the Engineering and Construction Services Division (ECS).
While the work usually involves City-owned assets, the application also applies to bundled projects that include non-City assets. For example, if TTC work is bundled within an ECS-led project, this application would still be required.
For occupation of the expressways please review expressway closure guidelines (below in accordion 5) prior to submission.
| Form Number | When to Use This Form | Examples | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 5 | If this RoDARS application is for bundled projects or non-bundled projects that are not transportation assets. |
|
Bundled or Non-Transportation Only Form |
| Form 6 | If this RoDARS application is solely for transportation services assets |
|
Transportation Assets Only Form |
Applicants are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended submission timeline, as expedited application reviews are not guaranteed. The ability to expedite a review depends on both the volume of submissions and the complexity of the application.
Application and expedited review fees must be paid through the online payment system before submitting an application.
Temporary road closure and inspection fees will be invoiced to the project owner—referred to as the asset owner or developer in the application forms—at the end of the RoDARS process.
| User Fee Description | Fee Basis | Fee starting April 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Per application | $76.51 + HST |
| Expedited application fee – Less than 3 Business days | Per application | $375.76 + HST |
| Temporary closure of Expressway | Per 50 metre per lane per day | $40.71 + HST |
| Temporary closure of Major Arterial Road | Per 50 metre per lane per day | $40.71 + HST |
| Temporary closure of Minor Arterial Road | Per 50 metre per lane per day | $40.71 + HST |
| Temporary closure of Collector Road | Per 50 metre per lane per day | $7.63 + HST |
| Temporary closure of Local Road | Per 50 metre per lane per day | $2.54 +HST |
| To perform additional inspections, generation of notices and any associated administration required where non-permitted works are observed or where QR code not present on site. | Per incident | $306.04 + HST |
| To perform additional inspections, generation of notices and any associated administration required where non-compliant traffic control setups are observed. | Per Incident Per Day | $306.04 + HST |
| To perform additional inspection and coordination associated with work being undertaken past RoDARS permit end date without authorized extension. | Per incident | $382.50 + HST |
| Lanes | No Expressway Occupancy Allowed During These Hours |
|---|---|
| All Lanes Open, Shoulder Closed | 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
3 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
| All Lanes Open, Ramp Closed | 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Two or More Lanes Open | 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| One Lane Open | 5 a.m. – 2 a.m. (the following day) |
| Emergencies | N/A |
| Lanes | No Expressway Occupancy Allowed During These Hours |
|---|---|
| All Lanes Open, Shoulder Closed | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
| All Lanes Open, Ramp Closed | 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Two or More Lanes Open | 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| One Lane Open | 5 a.m. – 2 a.m. (the following day) |
| Emergencies | N/A |
Note:
All work taking place in the right-of-way must display a sign within the work zone that includes a QR code provided in the RoDARS approval email.
Each approval email will include a PDF attachment with a printable sign. This sign must be posted on-site and follows City of Toronto specifications, including unique document dimensions provided in the file.
The QR code allows pedestrians and other road users to access more information by linking directly to the City of Toronto’s Road Restrictions Map.
The below are the sign specifications:
RoDARS Capital Improvements Sign
The unique information relating to the project details and start and end times on the sign is meant to be a sticker or insert in order to be able to utilize the same sign for multiple work.
Residents are encouraged to contact the City with any concerns related to active RoDARS including accessibility issues, missing QR code, post-construction materials removal etc.
Please call 311 or submit a service request using the 311 app or visiting the Service Request website to report an issue with a current RoDARS application. This will start a formal investigation. We will investigate and respond to your concern. Please ensure you have the following details available:
For all other inquiries, technical assistance with this website, inquiries relating to application submissions and compliments, please email rodars@toronto.ca and a representative will contact you shortly.
If you are experiencing issues with application process please contact RoDARS@Toronto.ca and a City representative will contact you shortly.