News update – Councillor Mark Grimes’ Office – July 19, 2013

Following message is from Councillor Mark Grimes’ Office

A PDF attached file can be accessed here:

July 19, 2013

Work to begin on Gardiner Expressway – Jarvis Street to Don Roadway

The City of Toronto will begin work to repair the Gardiner Expressway, from Jarvis Street to the Don Roadway, on July 22. The work will continue until December 2014.

To accommodate the work, two lanes of traffic on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway, from Jarvis Street to the Don Roadway, will be closed from July 2013 to December 2013.  Two lanes will remain open to traffic.

During the full 18-month construction period, there will also be other short-term lane restrictions and closures required on the Gardiner Expressway (both directions), Lake Shore Boulevard (both directions), Jarvis Street to the eastbound Gardiner Expressway ramp and the westbound Gardiner Expressway to Jarvis and Sherbourne Street ramps. Construction will be scheduled in stages in order to minimize disruption to motorists on both the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard.  Most of the short-term lane closures will take place at night.

Motorists should look for messages about closures and other changes on the variable message signs located on the Gardiner Expressway, Lake Shore Boulevard and Don Valley Parkway.

Pedestrian access on Lake Shore Boulevard and along cross streets will be maintained at all times, however, some sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and bike lanes may need to be closed for safety reasons when work is taking place in the area.

While the current work is taking place, the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration Environmental Assessment and Urban Design Study is being completed to determine the future plans for the area.

For more information, visit http://www.gardinereast.ca

A list of road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets/

Additionally, T.O. INview, a map that shows information about planned capital construction work taking place across the city, can be accessed at http://www.toronto.ca/inview

Councillor Mark Grimes’ Office
Ward 6, Etobicoke Lakeshore
City Hall
100 Queen Street West, Suite C48
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Tel: 416-397-9273 Fax: 416-397-9279
www.markgrimes.ca