Building Better Roads

The Holiday Park Project involves multiple Water & Sewer and Roadway phases.  Work started on April 3 and is expected to last approximately 6 months, ending in early October.

Project status as of mid-June: 

• Temporary water mains have been set up;
• Detours are in place;
• Pits have been dug and restored along:
  • 1100, and 1200 block of Spadina Crescent W
  • 900 block of Dudley St   
• 600 metres of watermain has been removed and/or replaced;
• 1570 metres of sewer main has been lined;
• 30 connections have been replaced;
• 22 lead water connections have been replaced;
• Paving completed at:
  • 1100 and 1200 block of Spadina Crescent W
  • 900 block Dudley St
• Concrete work (sidewalk work) is nearing completion;
• Project is on schedule

Major Neighbourhood Water and Sewer Renewal Work Begins   

Project update as of mid-June:

• Temporary water mains have been set up; 
• Detours are in place;
• pit has been dug along:
  
  • 1000 Block Ave E
  • 1000 Block Ave D
• 250 metres of water main a has been removed and/or replaced;
• 3575 metres of sewer main has been lined;
• 35 lead water connections have been replaced;
• Paving of Phase 1 started May 29th 
• Concrete work (sidewalk work) is underway;
• Project is estimated to be complete by the end of September;

Taylor Street Water System Rehabilitation

Started: May 1, 2017. Expected completion date: July 19, 2017

Project status as of mid-June:

• Temp water mains in place on 100 and 200 blk of Taylor
• Detours in place on Taylor St. from Lorne Ave. to Victoria Ave
• 350 metres of water main a has been removed and replaced
• 550 metres of sanitary sewer main has been lined;
• 24 service connections have been replaced including 7 lead water connections
• 350 meters of excavation has been backfilled
• Paving is estimated to start on July 4, 2017 barring unforeseen issues
• Concrete work (sidewalk work) is underway
• Project is estimated to be complete by mid July

Victoria Ave and 10^th St. E. Water System Rehabilitation

Started: May 24, 2017. Expected completion date: October 31, 2017

Project status as of mid-June:

• Temp water mains in place on 500 and 400 blk of 10^th St. E.
• Detours in place on 10^th St. E. from Broadway Ave back alley to back alley of Eastlake Ave. Intersection of Eastlake and 10^th is closed
• 140 metres of water main a has been removed and replaced
• 850 metres of sanitary sewer main has been lined
• 10 service connections have been replaced including 9 lead water connections
• 100 meters of excavation has been backfilled
• Paving has started (or paving is estimated to start on July 4, 2017 barring unforeseen issues)
• Concrete work has not started
• Project is estimated to be complete by October 31^st. Phase 1 (10^th St. E. from Broadway to Eastlake) is to be completed by July 14^th.

Work started at this intersection on Tuesday, May 23rd and is expected to last 11 weeks.

This intersection will see the realignment of pedestrian islands and medians and the introduction of an additional dedicated northbound left turn lane and new protected southbound left turn lane. These additions will improve safety and prepare the intersection for the change in traffic patterns that is expected with the opening of the North Commuter Parkway in 2018.  

This is one of the city’s busiest intersections and managing traffic flow carefully during construction is critical to maintaining safety and reducing delays.   During this 11-week project, lane restrictions and closures will be in place.  Extra time has been taken to explore every opportunity to reduce the impact construction will have on drivers.  Opportunities that will further improve the traffic flow at peak hours have been identified that include extra north bound lanes being open between 4-6 pm to allow for traffic to flow more freely.  Work will also be completed in three phases to minimize disruption to businesses, residents, and motorists. 

Advance construction notices were delivered to surrounding businesses and residents and message boards have been placed at key locations identifying project timelines and locations. 

Starting in early July, the intersection of Preston Avenue and Taylor Street will see the addition of a turning lane which will improve traffic flow and safety.  Work at this intersection was scheduled during the summer months to limit the impact to schools in the surrounding areas.