Starting Monday, March 13, weather permitting, road closures will be in effect as construction begins for Phase 2 of the East London Link. The closures are:
- Dundas Street from Ontario Street to Egerton Street
- Ontario Street between Dundas Street and King Street
- King Street from Lyle Street to Ontario Street
Rectory Street will remain open for the coming months to maintain access to Dundas Street; however, drivers can expect delays while asphalt removal is underway in the intersection of King and Rectory Streets.
Closure of the Rectory and King Street intersection is required later this summer for underground infrastructure work, at which time Hewitt Street will be open to maintain access to Dundas Street.
These closures are expected to be in place until late fall of 2023.
Above: A map graphic showing the location of upcoming construction work for Phase 2 of the East London Link project, and motorist detour routes. Local traffic will be permitted through the project area, and access to properties will be maintained.
Traffic impacts
The main detour route for eastbound and westbound motorists is along York Street and Florence Street, and motorists are reminded that Dundas Street in Old East Village remains open to traffic between Ontario Street and Adelaide Street.
LTC service changes
Routes 2, 20 and 94, which normally use Dundas Street, will be detoured beginning Monday, as shown in the map graphic below. For all detours and the most accurate service information, please visit the LTC website or follow LTC on Twitter @LTCLdnOnt.
Above: A map graphic showing the London Transit service changes for routes 2, 20 and 94.
Business access during construction
Local traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction for visitors to access to all businesses and destinations in Old East Village.
Motorists wishing to use the parking lot next to The Market at Western Fair District will access it from Rectory Street and Florence Street. Navigational signage will be in place to help visitors reach the parking lot.
Above: A map graphic showing how to access businesses on Dundas Street as well as The Market at Western Fair District.
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 2023 and 2025. The project will add transportation and transit improvements above ground, while repairing and replacing aging sewers, watermains and other underground infrastructure.
Above: A map graphic showing all phases of the East London Link.
With the construction season beginning to pick up, now is the time to check if your commute is impacted, give yourself extra time, and plan ahead using a navigational app such as Waze or Google Maps.