CONSTRUCTION

The Waterfront is one of the fastest-growing areas in the City of Toronto, and with that, there will be regular construction through the neighbourhood. The Waterfront BIA has worked to aggregate current and upcoming construction notices from various sources, including The City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto, and Toronto Hydro.

As a representative of the business community through the area, the Waterfront BIA seeks to advocate to ensure that these projects are completed quickly and on time, and with a limited impact on people’s enjoyment of the waterfront.

Last Updated: December 12, 2024

City of Toronto and TTC – Streetcar Track Renewal and Watermain Replacement – Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard

Constructor: City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Project Name: TTC Streetcar Track Renewal and Watermain Replacement

Location: Intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: February, 2025

Construction End Date (anticipated): June, 2025

Construction Phases:

Phase 1 (February to March 2025): Watermain replacement – north/south along Bathurst Street through intersection.
Phase 2 (March to April 2025): TTC track replacement – north side of the Bathurst/Lakeshore intersection. Fleet Street streetscape improvements.
Phase 3 (April to May 2025): TTC track replacement – south side of the Bathurst/Lakeshore intersection.
Final Phase (end of June 2025): Restoration & TTC Streetcar Commissioning

Work Hours: Work will take place 24 hours, 7 days a week Excavation activities and heavy breaking will be carried out at various times throughout the day. All concrete breaking activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Overnight rail work by TTC may consist of moving new rail into position, rail installation, and rail welding/grinding.

Impacts:

One lane in each direction on Bathurst Street will remain open at a minimum during Phases 1 and 3.
No southbound vehicle travel on Bathurst Street during Phase 2.
One lane in each direction will remain open on Lake Shore Boulevard at a minimum.
No turning movements at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard.
Eastbound left-turn restriction on Fleet Street at Bathurst Street (permitted during Phase 3).
Sidewalks will be maintained at all times. Temporary pedestrian detours to be in place with pedestrian detour signage in place.
TTC service impacts to be confirmed – full TTC service expected to resume at the end of June 2025

Will roads be closed? Partial closures. Specific details as mentioned in the impacts section.

More Information: For further information, contact Mark De Miglio, City of Toronto, at BathurstLakeShore@toronto.ca or (416) 395-7178, or Michael Vieira, TTC Community Liaison, at BathurstLakeShore@ttc.ca or (437) 551-4609.

General Inquiries: 311

TTY Hearing Impaired Service: (416) 338-0889 (Daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed holidays)

Project Information / Website: More about the project

Construction Notice: View Notice

Rehabilitation of York Street On Ramp to Westbound F.G. Gardiner Expressway

Constructor: City of Toronto

Project Name: Rehabilitation of York Street On Ramp to Westbound F.G. Gardiner Expressway

Location: York Street On Ramp to Westbound F.G. Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: Early August 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): Early 2025

Construction Impacts:

Repair and refurbishment of the existing York Street On Ramp. The majority of construction will be completed using narrowed lanes to allow for traffic flow.
Most work will occur during regular daytime hours, but some tasks will require overnight closures of the ramp.
Nightly closures between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Monday, October 21 until Saturday, October 26 for removal of temporary traffic control measures and paving.
The loudest work will occur during the asphalt milling on October 22, with additional overnight noise expected throughout the closure period.
Once this phase is complete, the ramp will fully reopen, with both lanes back to normal as contractor activities shift to work underneath the ramp. No further overnight closures of the ramp are expected for this project after this current phase is completed.

Contact Information: Hayley Kokkinakis, Project Manager / Field Ambassador, Phone: (647) 264-7383; Email: hkokkinakis@dougdixonassociates.com

TTY Hearing Impaired Service: (416) 338-0889 (Daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed holidays)

General Inquiries: 311

Project Information / Website: More about the project

Construction Notice: View Notice

Watermain Replacement on Harbour Street from York Street to Bay Street

Constructor: City of Toronto

Project Name: Watermain Replacement on Harbour Street

Location: Harbour Street from York Street to Bay Street, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: Early October 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): July 2025

Construction Phases:

Excavation of the road and trench digging to access and install the new watermain.
Replacement of City-owned water service pipes that do not meet standards from the watermain to the private property line.
Resurfacing of the road where the watermain trench is dug.

Service Changes: Access to driveways may be temporarily restricted. Notices will be provided in advance.

Work Hours: 9 AM to 11 PM, Monday to Friday, with possible after-hours and weekend work.

Impacts:

Dust, noise, and other inconveniences are expected during the construction period.
Road and sidewalk restrictions within the work zone, with one-lane traffic maintained on Harbour Street.
On-street parking in the work zone is prohibited, and affected vehicles will be relocated at no charge.

More Information: For further details, contact Field Ambassador Shiva Dharry at (647) 282-8601 or Torontopm8@rvanderson.com

General Inquiries: 311

TTY Hearing Impaired Service: (416) 338-0889 (Daily 8 AM to 5 PM, closed holidays)

Project Information / Website: More about water service replacement

Construction Notice: View Notice

TTC – Essential Overhead Upgrades on Queens Quay – October Update

Constructor: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Project Name: 509 Harbourfront Overhead Upgrades

Location: Queens Quay W, from Union Station to Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): January, 2025

Construction Phases:

Phase 1a (Completed as of Monday, October 6, 2024): Overhead work from Union Station to Spadina Avenue.
Phase 1b (Ongoing): Overhead work from Spadina Avenue to Bathurst Street, scheduled through November 2024.
Phase 2 (Starting late November 2024 to January, 2025): Overhead upgrades continue on Fleet Street, west of Bathurst Street towards Strachan Avenue.

Service Changes:

Partial restoration of 509 Harbourfront streetcar service from Union Station to Queens Quay West at Spadina Avenue starting Monday, October 6, 2024.
Continuous 510D Spadina replacement bus service between Spadina Station and Exhibition Loop.
Additional overnight work scheduled from Monday, October 21 to Saturday, October 25, 2024, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., will require overhead power to be disconnected, and 509 Harbourfront streetcars will be replaced by buses between Union Station and Queens Quay West at Spadina Avenue during these hours.

Work Hours: Work may be conducted around-the-clock to ensure project completion within the designated timelines. Nightly overhead power disconnections from Monday, October 21 to Saturday, October 25, 2024.

Impacts: Increased traffic along Queens Quay West due to rerouting and replacement bus services. Sidewalks and bike lanes will be maintained.

Will roads be closed? No major road closures, but traffic modifications and diversions will be in effect around the work areas.

More Information: For further information, contact Justin Valmores, Community Liaison Officer, at justin.valmores@ttc.ca or by phone at (437) 232-1548.

General Inquiries: 311

Construction Notice #1, Friday, August 23, 2024: View Notice

Construction Notice #2, Thursday, October 3, 2024: View Notice

Construction Notice #3, Wednesday, October 18, 2024: View Notice

Portland-Dan Leckie Cycling Connections Installation: Queens Wharf Road to Queens Quay

Constructor: City of Toronto

Project Name: Portland-Dan Leckie Cycling Connections – Queens Wharf to Queens Quay

Location: Dan Leckie Way from Queens Wharf Road to Queens Quay, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: Week of August 5, 2024 for localized Road and Sidewalk Work between Queens Wharf Road and Queens Quay

Construction End Date (anticipated): August 31, 2024 for localized Road and Sidewalk Work between Queens Wharf Road and Queens Quay, October 2024 for Bikeway installation.

Construction Impacts:

Installation of bike ramps at the northeast corner of Dan Leckie Way and Lakeshore Boulevard to create a safe crossing from the sidewalk level.
Removal of a traffic island at Dan Leckie Way and Queen’s Quay to accommodate the new lane configuration.
Short periods of motor vehicle lane disruptions, temporary removal of on-street parking.
Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with potential work after hours and on weekends as required.

Traffic Management: Efforts to minimize traffic disruptions with occasional lane closures. Motorists should expect delays and may want to consider alternate routes.

Parking and Loading: Parking in the active work zone is not permitted. Vehicles affecting installation may be relocated at no charge.

More Information: For questions about the installation work, please contact Pablo Muñoz, Senior Public Consultation Coordinator, at Pablo.Munoz@toronto.ca or by phone at (416) 397-0202.

General Inquiries: 311

Project Information / Website: More about the project

Construction Notice: View Notice

TTC Overhead Upgrades and Track Renewal on Spadina Avenue, Reduction of 510 Spadina Service Between Queens Quay W and Blue Jays Way

Constructor: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Project Name: Overhead Upgrades and Track Renewal along Spadina Avenue

Location: Spadina Avenue, from Queens Quay West to Spadina Station, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: June 23, 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): December 2024

Construction Impacts:

Overhead upgrades between King Street and Queens Quay, including the Queens Quay/Spadina Loop.
Overhead upgrades from College Street to Spadina Station.
Track renewal at Spadina Station and enabling works for a future platform extension to increase station capacity.

Service Changes: Starting July 8, 2024 through to the end of the year, the 510 Spadina bus replacement service will be modified on weekday afternoons. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, buses will not operate on Spadina Avenue between Front Street West and Queen’s Quay West. Instead, buses will turn left on Front Street and right on Blue Jays Way, looping around back to Spadina Avenue to go north to Spadina Station. New stops will be placed on Front Street and Blue Jays Way.

More Information: For further information or assistance, contact Paul Tran, Senior Community Liaison, at Paul.Tran@ttc.ca or by phone at (647) 461-5133. For Mandarin/Cantonese inquiries, contact Mae Lee at (647) 457-3286.

Project Information / Website: TTC Spadina Avenue Projects

Construction Notice: View Notice

510 Spadina Service Changes Notice: View Notice

Electrical Distribution System Rebuild

Constructor: Toronto Hydro

Project Name: Electrical Distribution System Rebuild at 11 Bay Street

Location: Harbour Street and Bay Street, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: June 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): December 2024

Construction Impacts: Upgrading underground electrical cables and replacing transformers on city-owned property.

Contact Information: Phone: (416) 542-3366; Email: capitalprojects@torontohydro.com

Project Information / Website: Visit Website

Construction Notice: View Notice

Hydro Cable and Pole Installation Project

Constructor: Toronto Hydro

Project Name: Hydro Cable and Pole Installation at 215 Lake Shore Boulevard, Project Number C-230038-X10502-HS005

Location: Lower Sherbourne Street and Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: April 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): August 2024

Construction Impacts:

Installation of new hydro poles on city-owned property
Upgrading existing electrical cables to enhance service reliability

Will roads be closed: Not specified in the notice

Contact Information: Phone: (416) 542-3366; Email: capitalprojects@torontohydro.com

Project Information: Visit Website

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Queens Quay East Lakefill – Construction Notice #3

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto and Eastern Construction

Project Name: Quayside Project – Queens Quay East Lakefill

Location: Area within and surrounding the Parliament Slip spanning from just east of Merchants’ Wharf to 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East and south to the waterfront.

Construction Start Date: January 2024

Construction End Date (anticipated): January 2025

Construction Impacts:

Construction on the new dockwall has been completed, and construction on the lakefill begins, including fish relocation by TRCA, dredging activity to remove sediment and contaminated debris, and placement of infill material.
Work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., adhering to the City of Toronto noise bylaw hours.
Increased truck traffic with full-time flagmen positioned at the designated entry and exit gate to support pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Land side activity includes construction equipment operation, soil management, increased truck traffic, and measures for dust control and air quality management.
Water side activity includes barges and tugboats within the slip, fish removal, dredging, lakefilling, rockberm construction, and environmental protection measures.

Will roads be closed: No

More Information: Learn more about Quayside and the Waterfront East Light Rail Transit extension.

Questions: Please send your questions to info@waterfrontoronto.ca.

Construction Notice: View Notice

In-Water Pipes in East Bayfront – Construction Notice 8

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto

Project Name: In-Water Pipes in East Bayfront

Location: Water’s Edge Promenade, from Dockside Drive to 15 Merchants’ Wharf, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: July 4, 2023

Construction End Date (anticipated): Summer 2023

Construction Impacts:

Construction of in-water pipes along the section of the Water’s Edge Promenade.
Removal of construction fencing along 160 metres of the WEP to increase width for pedestrian and cyclist access.
Restoration of the WEP to its original condition, including weed removal and ensuring the stonework is in pre-construction condition.
Occasional construction work on Saturdays with hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect moderate vibrations, noise near the site, and vessels in the water.

Will roads be closed: No

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Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Yonge Street – Construction Notice

Constructor: City of Toronto

Project Name: Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Yonge Street

Location: Yonge Street, from Queens Quay to Wellington Street, Toronto, ON

Construction Start Date: June 2023

Construction End Date (anticipated): May 2024

Construction Impacts:

Replacement of the watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services on Yonge Street.
Replacement of an existing sanitary sewer from Harbour Street to The Esplanade.
Construction activities include excavation, trenching, installation of new watermain, road and sidewalk reconstruction, and paving.
Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with occasional work after hours and on weekends.
Residents may experience dust, noise, and other inconveniences during construction.
There will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the work zone, but access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
On-street parking will be affected, and parking in the active work zone is not permitted.
Restoration of the construction work area will include sod, concrete, and/or asphalt as needed.

Will roads be closed: Not explicitly mentioned, but there will be road and sidewalk restrictions.

Construction Notice: View Notice

Port Lands Flood Protection and Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects: Construction Notices

Constructor: Waterfront Toronto

Project Name: Port Lands Flood Protection and Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects

Location: Port Lands, Toronto, ON

Due to complexity of construction, please visit https://portlandsto.ca/construction/

Note: The Waterfront BIA is not the constructor of any of these projects and aggregates this information as a courtesy to its members. As such, the information may be incomplete, incorrect, or out of date. Please reach out to the contact noted in the linked construction notices if you have any questions or concerns regarding this work, and review the below-linked websites for further information on these and other construction projects through the area. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Oliver Hierlihy, Director, Operations: oliver@waterfrontbia.com

Waterfront Toronto (under “construction notices”) LINK
City of Toronto – Construction Notices -Spadina Fort York: LINK
City of Toronto – Infrastructure & Construction Projects List: LINK
City of Toronto: New Parks & Facilities: LINK
City of Toronto: TOinview Project Map: LINK
City of Toronto: Road Reconstructions LINK
Waterfront Toronto: Port Lands TO Documents: LINK
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Construction Notices: LINK
Enbridge Projects and Infrastructure: LINK

CONSTRUCTION

City of Toronto and TTC – Streetcar Track Renewal and Watermain Replacement – Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard

Rehabilitation of York Street On Ramp to Westbound F.G. Gardiner Expressway

Watermain Replacement on Harbour Street from York Street to Bay Street

TTC – Essential Overhead Upgrades on Queens Quay – October Update

Portland-Dan Leckie Cycling Connections Installation: Queens Wharf Road to Queens Quay

TTC Overhead Upgrades and Track Renewal on Spadina Avenue, Reduction of 510 Spadina Service Between Queens Quay W and Blue Jays Way

Electrical Distribution System Rebuild

Hydro Cable and Pole Installation Project

Queens Quay East Lakefill – Construction Notice #3

In-Water Pipes in East Bayfront – Construction Notice 8

Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Yonge Street – Construction Notice

Port Lands Flood Protection and Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects: Construction Notices

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