TORONTO — The City of Toronto has announced plans for priority travel routes around Ontario Line construction zones that will be kept clear of as many road restrictions as possible to ensure there are alternative traffic routes for motorists.
The plan is in anticipation of work on the track’s connection to the TTC’s Queen Station beginning this spring, stated a release. The city said it is working closely with Metrolinx, contractors and the TTC to ensure traffic congestion and construction impacts are reduced as much as possible by reviewing capital construction plans, upcoming road restrictions and accessibility around all construction zones downtown.
Starting May 1, Dundas Street, from Jarvis Street to Bathurst Street, will be the first priority travel route as Ontario Line construction will fully close Queen Street from Victoria Street to Yonge Street and Yonge Street to Bay Street. Until summer 2024, this stretch of Dundas Street will only have emergency work; on-street parking will be restricted and CaféTO Curb Lane cafes will not be installed to keep the roadway as clear as possible.
More routes will be identified as Ontario Line construction progresses. To keep traffic moving along, some existing permits and bylaws may be cancelled or amended.
The city will also be assessing all construction permit applications and related traffic management plans to minimize the overall disruption caused by construction.
As well, City of Toronto traffic agents will be assigned to key intersections during the morning and afternoon peak traffic periods to monitor traffic flows.
Construction Hubs will review construction management plans, collaborate with enforcement officers and communicate impacts and changes to businesses and communities in the neighbourhood, stated the release.
“The city is taking proactive steps to reduce the impact of all construction by mitigating traffic congestion as much as possible,” stated Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie in a statement.
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