Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project Construction Notices

Effective April 2023

For background information, please visit the project page.

Utility Relocation Work: Demobilization of Construction Work Zones on Bloor Street East – Reinstallation of Westbound Bike Lane and Traffic Lanes on Bloor Street East

Timeline: As of the night of October 28 to October 30, 2024 | 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

What we are doing and why

The first phase of the utility relocation work for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is complete, and our Contractor will demobilize from Bloor Street, between Yonge Street and Park Road. The demobilization will require three overnight road closures, both eastbound and westbound, from the night of October 28 to the night of October 30, 2024. Detour signs will direct vehicular traffic to alternative eastbound and westbound routes on Church Street, Hayden Street, and Charles Street. Vehicular access will remain open to local traffic only.

East and westbound bike lanes will remain operational, but delays should be expected due to heavy machinery operating on the public right-of-way. Cyclists, motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to avoid this section of Bloor and use alternative routes while work takes place.

Once work is complete, the existing bike lane detour on the north side of Bloor Street East, immediately east of Yonge Street, will be returned to the roadway and traffic will resume to normal operations.

These dates and timelines are subject to change depending on weather and site conditions.

What to expect

Heavy machinery and equipment on the road
Paid-Duty Police Officers will be present at all times, as well as traffic control personnel, to direct traffic and support safety.
Blue Night bus stop on the north side of Bloor will be moved during operations, as per the alternative location posted at the regular stop
Traffic and bike lanes will be restored to normal operations after demobilization is complete
Dust and intermittent noise are expected

Work Hours:

Night of Monday October 28 to the Night of Wednesday October 30, 2024 (inclusive)
9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Thank you for your patience during this work.

Geotechnical Work: Borehole Drilling at 81 Bloor Street East and 40/42 Hayden Street

Timeline: As early as September 3 until early October, 2024

Starting as early as September 3, 2024, the TTC will commence borehole drilling at 81 Bloor Street East and 40/42 Hayden Street. Work will take place Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work will require drilling machinery, as well as vehicles moving in and out of the work site. Dust, intermittent noise, and vibrations can be expected. This geotechnical work is part of the early works for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI) project.

These dates and timelines are subject to change depending on weather and site conditions.

What to expect

Borehole drilling at 81 Bloor Street East and 40/42 Hayden Street
Access and egress to the site will be from Hayden Street
Dust, intermittent noise, and vibrations are expected
Work will take place Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thank you for your patience during this work.

Hydro Relocation Work Commences on South Side of Bloor Street East

Timeline: Starting April 8, 2024 to Q4, 2024

As of April 8, 2024, hydro relocation work has started on the south side of Bloor Street East, immediately east of Yonge Street. This work is in addition to ongoing hydro relocation work on the north side of Bloor Street East. Sidewalk obstructions are expected for the duration of the work. Construction fencing has been erected for the safety of pedestrians and workers. Access to the Bloor-Yonge subway station entrance at 33 Bloor Street East will be maintained at all times. Materials and equipment from this work are stored at 830 Church Street, the contractor will periodically access this location during day and evening work. The sewer relocation work which took place farther east earlier this year has now completed.

While this work is scheduled for weekday daytime hours (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), some overnight work is required for preparatory construction such as the removal of existing street elements, set-up of work areas, and construction of temporary walkways to maintain access at all times.

What to expect

There will be no changes to subway services on Lines 1 and 2
Minor disruptions to pedestrians on the south side of Bloor Street East
Noise and vibration can be expected with this utility work
Equipment and materials storage during day and evening work at 830 Church Street

Preparatory Work to Expand Bloor-Yonge Station

Bloor-Yonge Station is the busiest subway station on the TTC. The original station opened in 1954 and now requires expansion and modernization to accommodate future TTC ridership and neighbourhood density.

The project includes significant upgrades to enhance customer safety, accessibility and service quality.

Improvements include:

A new eastbound Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) passenger platform
An enhanced westbound Line 2 passenger platform created by reconfiguring the existing shared centre platform
Expansion of both northbound and southbound Line 1 (Yonge-University) passenger platforms
Enhanced concourse level
New elevators, escalators and stairwells to improve station circulation
A new accessible subway entrance at 81 Bloor Street East

What to Expect

- Preparatory construction works are not expected to impact subway service or access to Bloor-Yonge Station.
- Preparatory work started in May 2023. In order to build a new, accessible subway entrance at 81 Bloor Street East (former site of The Firkin), the TTC will remove the existing structures at 81 Bloor St East, and 40/42 Hayden Street. The TTC has also removed the former carwash at 830 Church Street beside the Toronto Reference Library to build a future fan building to enhance air circulation at the station.
- There will be a reduction in the Sherlock Holmes Laneway and short-term walkway closures to install construction hoarding beside the Toronto Reference Library for this work. At 81 Bloor Street East, there will be some rerouting of pedestrians when the canopy is removed from the existing building during demolition. Short term rerouting of pedestrians to the sidewalk and curb lane in front of 40/42 Hayden Street will also be required.
- At the same time, hydro and sewer utilities will be relocated.
- Phased reductions on the sidewalks and curb lanes are expected on Bloor Street East between Yonge Street and Park Road.
- Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.
- The utility relocation work will begin in Q3 2023 and continue until Q3 2024.
- Work hours will typically be Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Extended, weekend or overnight work hours will be communicated to the community well in advance.
- Typical construction noise and vibration can be expected with this work.

Preparatory Work Map and Scope of Work

Demolition of 830 Church Street carwash (Completed)
Demolition of 81 Bloor St East /40-42 Hayden Street (In progress)
Utility works – Hydro relocation on Bloor Street (Q3 2023)
Utility works – Sewer relocation on Bloor Street (Q3 2023)
TTC Community Office – 25 Hayden Street (Opened Q2 2023)

Contact us
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