Schedule: Work is anticipated to begin in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by early 2027. Construction phasing and timelines will be provided through a Construction Notice, two weeks before work begins.
Work Hours: Work will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Sunday, including holidays.
Overnight Work: Some tasks, including rehabilitation of the Don Valley Parkway Ramp, will require overnight work. Timelines for overnight work will be communicated in advance. During these times, construction impacts and noise levels are expected to be similar to daytime construction activities.
Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access will be maintained. Temporary pedestrian detours may be required.
Accessibility Accommodation: The City’s contractor must ensure safe and accessible walkways and entryways are maintained for everyone during construction. Any temporary access disruptions will be communicated as soon as possible. If you experience a disruption, have a specific access need or related request, please contact us via
email or call 416-495-4214.
Parks and Trails: Sections of Underpass Park will be closed at various times throughout construction depending on the nature of the work. The work will be staged so that the Underpass Park will not be fully closed at any time.
Art Installations: The artwork in Underpass Park, including the mirrored art piece “
Mirage”, will be removed and safely stored before construction begins. It will be reinstalled once construction has been completed.
Farmers Market: The construction work will allow for the Underpass Park Farmers Market to continue to operate.
Traffic Management: Road users should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby main and side streets.
At least one lane on Eastern Avenue, Richmond Street East and Adelaide Street East will remain open in each direction at all times.
The Don Valley Parkway Ramp will require a full closure for a few months to facilitate the completion of the work. Details regarding the dates and duration of the closure will be provided in advance.
Streets below the bridges including St. Lawrence Street, Lower River Street, Bayview Avenue, as well as the Don Valley Parkway – will experience periodic road impacts throughout the project. These disruptions will not all occur at the same time. All impacted roads will continue to stay open to traffic.