Toronto – The City of Toronto’s work to replace TTC streetcar tracks and improve critical infrastructure continues this summer on Broadview Avenue. The City is advancing to the next phase of streetcar track replacement, which will require traffic restrictions at the intersection of Broadview and Danforth Avenues to complete the work safely.
Beginning Monday, August 14, City crews will work to replace tracks on the north side of the intersection, which is expected to be complete by late August. During construction, motorists and cyclists can expect the following impacts:
- Only one shared eastbound lane will be available.
- No westbound traffic on Danforth Avenue through the intersection and no southbound traffic on Broadview Avenue.
- One northbound lane will be maintained on Broadview Avenue from Gerrard Street East to Danforth Avenue.
- On-site signage will mark a detour route for cyclists travelling westbound.
Following the completion of track replacement on the north side of the intersection, work will begin on the south side from late August through the Labour Day weekend. During construction, motorists and cyclists can expect the following impacts:
- One shared eastbound and one westbound lane for people driving and cycling on Danforth Avenue through the intersection.
- No left or right turns will be permitted at the intersection.
- One northbound lane will remain open on Broadview Avenue, from Gerrard Street East to Danforth Avenue, which will permit people to turn right onto Danforth Avenue for eastbound travel only.
Track replacement at the intersection is expected to be completed by Monday, September 4; however, the intersection will need to be fully closed for one day following this work for paving. More details on the timeline for the full-day closure will be available in the coming weeks. People travelling in the area should use alternate routes and allow extra time to get to and from their destinations. Alternate routes to consider include Pape, Donlands and Greenwood Avenues for north/south travel; and Dundas Street East, Gerrard Street East, Mortimer Avenue and Cosburn Avenue for east/west travel.
The City will use real-time video monitoring and deploy Traffic Agents or Paid Duty Officers to help manage traffic in the area. Advanced signage will be placed to advise people driving and cycling of traffic changes during the intersection work. Local businesses will be open as usual and pedestrian access to businesses and sidewalks around the site will be maintained.
This work is part of the City’s comprehensive, coordinated construction strategy and bundles as many construction needs as possible into one project to minimize overall disruption, while renewing Toronto’s roads, transit and underground infrastructure for current and future needs. In addition to replacing TTC streetcar tracks on Broadview Avenue, this project also includes resurfacing the road and repairing damaged sidewalks and curbs. Work is being done in the area to reline the sewer to extend its service life.
Full details of TTC temporary service changes for streetcars and buses associated with this project are available on the TTC website: www.ttc.ca/en/about-the-ttc/projects-and-plans/Broadview-Station-and-Broadview-Avenue. More information about this project is available on the City’s website.