Starting on Monday, February 26, as construction begins for the Phase 3C of the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements, lane restrictions will be in effect on Highbury Avenue North between Oxford Street East and the north limit of the Highbury Avenue North overpass. Reduced lanes will also be in effect along Oxford Street East from just a few metres east of the Highbury Avenue intersection to near Wistow Street.
Highbury Avenue North and Oxford Street East will remain open to traffic with reduced lanes in each direction until approximately December 2024. Drivers are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to use navigation apps such as Waze and Google Maps to find alternative routes when possible.
Crews are in the area this week setting up traffic control and other necessary elements in preparation for major construction to begin next week.
Some LTC stops along these sections of Highbury Avenue North and Oxford Street East will be impacted during construction. Transit riders are encouraged to visit the LTC website for the most up-to-date information.
Wayfinding signs will be installed around the site to help people walking navigate safely around the construction zone. Sidewalk access will be maintained on at least one side of the road at all times during construction.
Businesses will remain open and accessible throughout the construction project.
Phase 3C of the East London Link project will be constructed in two sections to facilitate road access and complete necessary work as effectively as possible. Section 2 is planned for later in the spring/summer to complete servicing utilities and other off-road works on Highbury Avenue North, south of the overpass and just west of the Dundas Street intersection.
Above: A map graphic showing the location of upcoming construction work for Phase 3C of the East London Link project, starting with section 1 along Highbury Avenue North. Section 2 is planned for later in the spring/summer to complete servicing utilities for the East London Link Phase 3B.
Above: A conceptual rendering of the East London Link Phase 3C at the Highbury Avenue North and Oxford Street East intersection.
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About the East London Link
The East London Link is a multi-year project that will revitalize more than 6 km of road from Downtown to Fanshawe College. Remaining phases of the East London Link will be built between 2024 and 2025. The project will add transportation and transit improvements above ground, while repairing and replacing aging sewers, watermains and other underground infrastructure.
The work on Highbury Avenue North (Phase 3C) will include above ground improvements to add centre-running bus-only lanes and enhanced rapid transit stops, as well as active transportation elements at the Highbury Avenue North and Oxford Street intersection. As part of this project, there will be a mix of underground works and hydro relocations.
Phase 3A of the project on Dundas Street between Egerton Street and McCormick Boulevard is anticipated to begin in March 2024, requiring road restrictions. A pre-construction meeting and further details about this phase of the project will be shared prior to construction.
Above: A map graphic showing all phases of the East London Link.