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This is a record-breaking year for construction in London, with $270 million in projects happening across the city.
The projects taking place in 2024 represent the wide range of work the City does to keep London moving – from adding new bike lanes and laying the foundation for rapid transit to fixing sidewalks, repaving roads and beautifying our streets.
We want to thank you for your patience as this work is underway to make it easier, safer and more convenient for Londoners to reach various destinations in the city.
Please use the interactive map on Renew London to find current information about construction projects and other city-wide road work impacting you.
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Current construction projects
Adelaide Street Underpass
The City of London is reconstructing Adelaide Street from Central Avenue to McMahen Street. This will include an underpass beneath the CP Rail tracks, nearby intersection improvements and active transportation connections with wide multi-use paths added on both sides of the roadway.
Learn more about the Adelaide Street underpass
Contact us
Please contact Max Kireev at mkiree@london.ca or by calling 519-661-2489 x 5560.
Annual Sidewalk Program
Each year, the City of London identifies high-priority areas and develops a sidewalk plan. Building new sidewalk connections make communities more accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM
This year, eight areas have been prioritized as part of the City's Annual Sidewalk Program.
Burnside Drive
Location
Burnside Drive from Bow Street to Ascot Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started late summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Josh Gardiner at jgardine@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 7348.
King Edward Avenue
Location
King Edward Avenue from Thompson Road to Dieppe Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started late summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Josh Gardiner at jgardine@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 7348.
Luxton Drive
Location
Luxton Drive from from West limit of Oakridge SS to Deer Park Circle.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started late summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Josh Gardiner at jgardine@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 7348.
Midale Road
Location
Midale Road from Grenfell Drive to Midale Crescent.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started late summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Josh Gardiner at jgardine@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 7348.
Newbold Street
Location
Newbold Street from Hargrieve Road to Adelaide Street South.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started late summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Josh Gardiner at jgardine@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 7348.
Arterial Road Rehabilitation Program
This program involves repaving multiple streets including:
- Adelaide Street North from Dundas Street to Elias Street
- Adelaide Street South from Thompson Road to South branch of Thames River
- Sanatorium Road from Oxford Street to Riverside Road
- Waterloo Street from Oxford Street to Dufferin Avenue
Anticipated timeline
Started in summer 2024 until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Jason Rawson at jrawson@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5731.
Barker Street Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Barker Street from Kipps Lane to Huron Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Kyle Fairhurst at kfairhur@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2496.
Cavendish Crescent Phase 3 Infrastructure Renewal
Construction is underway to replace aging underground infrastructure, including sewer and watermain.
Project limits:
- Mount Pleasant Avenue between Riverside Drive and Wharncliffe Road North
- Charles Street from Mount Pleasant Avenue to Wharncliffe Road North
- West Lions Park
- Paul Street between Lorraine Avenue and Wharncliffe Road North
- Lorraine Avenue from Paul Street to end of street
Anticipated timeline
Started in spring 2024 until approximately fall 2024, with some clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Jeremy Simon jesimon@london.ca or by phone at (519) 661-2489 x 5952.
Cavendish Crescent, Riverside Park and Mitchell A. Baran Park
Construction is underway to replace aging infrastructure that has met its expected lifecycle and to reroute municipal underground infrastructure to accommodate the future reconstruction of the West London Dyke.
Project details:
- Watermain and water replacement
- Sanitary sewer replacement and rerouting of trunk sanitary sewer
- Storm sewer replacement
- Partial replacement of existing private drain connections (PDC)
- New asphalt road surface
- New concrete sidewalk and asphalt road surface
- Boulevard restoration and tree replacement
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately summer 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Jeremy Simon at jesimon@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5952.
Chiddington Place Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Chiddington Place from Chiddington Avenue to end of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Derris Dow ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Colonel Talbot Road 2-Lane Upgrades
The City of London is planning to reconstruct Colonel Talbot Road from 300m south of Southdale Road to James Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and last until approximately fall 2025 with minor clean-up work anticipated for spring 2026.
Contact us
Please contact John Bos jbos@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 7348.
Cycling projects
Each year, the City of London identifies and undertakes projects to build new cycling connections and to enhance the existing active transportation network across the city.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CYCLING IMPROVEMENTS
Central Avenue
Construction is underway to install new cycling facilities on Central Avenue between Richmond Street and William Street and an expanded plaza on the southeast corner of Richmond Street and Central Avenue.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started late summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Elizabeth Street Infrastructure Renewal Project
Construction is underway to reconstruct Elizabeth Street from Dundas Street to Queens Avenue to replace aging infrastructure that has met its expected lifecycle.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in spring 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Jeremy Simon at jesimon@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5952.
Fairchild Crescent Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Fairchild Crescent from Jalna south leg to Jalna north leg.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Fairchild Court Road Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Fairchild Court from Fairchild Crescent to end of street.
Construction started in spring 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Fairchild Place Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Fairchild Place from Farichild Crescent to end of street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvements
Construction is underway to reconstruct the Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street intersection to enhance safety and comfort for all road users and help accommodate existing and future traffic demand, while upgrading and replacing aging underground infrastructure. The project will also add active transportation improvements, including asphalt in-boulevard bike paths and new concrete sidewalks.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2023 until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Larry Davidson at ldavidso@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2101.
Farnham Court Reconstruction
The City of London is planning to reconstruct Farnham Court from Farnham Road to end of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in late summer 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Farnham Grove Reconstruction
The City of London is planning to reconstruct Farnham Grove from Farnham Road to end of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in late summer 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Farnham Place Reconstruction
The City of London is planning to reconstruct Farnham Place from Farnham Road to end of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in late summer 2024 and last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Foster Avenue Infrastructure Renewal Project
Construction is underway to reconstruct Foster Avenue from Edinburgh Street to Oxford Street West to replace aging infrastructure that has met its expected lifecycle.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work and surface asphalt paving in spring 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Gage Gonyou at ggonyou@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8411.
Hammond Crescent Reconstruction Project
Construction is underway on Hammond Crescent from Hastings Drive to Hastings Drive to replace aging underground infrastructure that has exceeded its expected lifecycle.
This project includes:
- Removing the current road surface, curbs and gutters
- Replacing watermain
- Adding new granular sub-layer, base granular, and asphalt
- Adding new curbs, sidewalks catch basins, and gutters
- Boulevard restoration (adding new topsoil and sod)
- Tree removals
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Gage Gonyou at ggonyou@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8411.
Highview Avenue East Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Highview Avenue East from Wharncliffe Road South to Ferndale Avenue.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Kyle Fairhurst at kfairhur@london.caor by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2496.
Jenedere Court Road Reconstruction
The City of London is reconstructing Jenedere Court from Avenue Road to end of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean up work in spring 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Gage Gonyou at ggonyou@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8411.
Leonard Street and Second Street Infrastructure Renewal Project
Construction is underway to replace aging infrastructure that has met its expected lifecycle and to reroute municipal underground infrastructure.
Work details:
- Water service replacement to property line (where applicable)
- Sanitary sewer replacement
- Storm sewer replacement (where applicable)
- Partial replacement of existing private drain connections (PDC) (where applicable)
- Bicycle lane improvements
- Tree removals
- Sidewalk replacement
- Concrete curb and gutter replacement
- New asphalt road surface
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work and surface asphalt in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Jason Rawson at jrawson@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5068.
McTavish Crescent Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct McTavish Crescent from Glendarry Avenue to Clermount Avenue.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Mud Creek Phase 2A and 2B
The Mud Creek project is designed to alleviate existing and future flooding concerns in the area to support future development and pathway connectivity, while protecting the environment and wildlife surrounding Mud Creek.
Anticipated timeline
Work began in 2021 in phases for several improvements along Mud Creek, and is continuing this fall and in 2024 in the area of Oxford Street and Proudfoot Lane.
Contact us
Please contact Paul Titus at PTitus@london.ca or by phone at (519) 661-2489 x 4948.
Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive Intersection Improvements
Construction is underway to build a new roundabout at the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection.
Project details:
- Reconfiguring the intersection as a roundabout
- Adding active transportation improvements, including a cycle track, and new sidewalks and pedestrian crossings
- Repairing and replacing underground infrastructure
- landscaping improvements and street lighting
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work and surface asphalt in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Max Kireev at mkireev@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5560.
Prince Philip Court
Construction is underway to reconstruct Prince Philip Drive to End of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Rapid Transit Projects
This year, the City of London is undertaking various phases of Rapid Transit on Wellington Street/Road, Dundas Street and Highbury Avenue to add new bus-only lanes and other above ground improvements, while repairing and replacing underground infrastructure.
Downtown Loop
The Downtown Loop is one of the three Rapid Transit projects being constructed in London to add transportation and transit improvements along Wellington Street, Queens Avenue, Ridout Street and King Street.
Anticipated timeline
The project is being constructed in phases and the final phase of construction is anticipated to be completed approximately in fall 2024.
Contact us
Email downtownloop@london.ca or call 510-930-3118
East London Link
The East London Link will revitalize more than 6 km of road from Downtown to Fanshawe College, while adding transportation and transit improvements above ground, and replacing or upgrading aging underground infrastructure.
Anticipated timeline
The project is being constructed in phases and the final phase of construction is anticipated to be completed approximately in 2026/2027.
East London Link (Phase 3A West - Dundas Street)
Construction is already underway for Phase 3A West of the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements project on Dundas Street between Egerton Street and McCormick Boulevard to add transportation and transit improvements above ground, while repairing and upgrading underground infrastructure to support growth in the area.
Anticipated timeline
and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work and surface asphalt in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Katelyn Goslin at kgoslin@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5490.
East London Link (Phase 3C- Highbury Avenue)
Construction is already underway for Phase 3C of the East London Link and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements project on Highbury Avenue North between Oxford Street and the north limit of the Highbury Avenue overpass, as well as on Oxford Street from a few metres east of the Highbury Avenue intersection to near Wistow Street to add transportation and transit improvements above ground, while repairing and upgrading underground infrastructure to support growth in the area.
Anticipated timeline
and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work and surface asphalt in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Alex Williams at awilliams@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 1788.
Wellington Gateway
The Wellington Gateway project is one of three rapid transit projects moving forward in London, with the goal of increasing the frequency and reliability of transit on this important corridor, where rapid transit buses will be travelling in dedicated lanes to help ease traffic flow on Wellington Road.
The project aims to revitalize approximately 6 km of roadway between Downtown and Highway 401, widening Wellington Road/Street to add continuous transit-only lanes.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in 2023 until approximately fall 2027.
Wellington Gateway (Phase 1 - Wellington Street)
Construction is underway for Phase 1 of the Wellington Gateway project along Wellington Street from York Street to just north of the Thames River.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in 2023 until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Trent Laithwaite at tlaithwa@london.ca.
Wellington Gateway (Clark's Bridge)
Construction is underway to widen Clark's Bridge (Wellington Bridge) from just north of the Thames River to Watson Street as part of the Wellington Gateway (Rapid Transit) project.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and will continue through 2025, with some finishing work in 2026.
Contact us
Please contact James Ramsay at jramsay@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2268.
Wellington Gateway (Phase 3 - Wellington Road)
Construction is underway to widen Wellington Road from Wilkins Street to Harlech Gate from just north of the Thames River to Watson Street as part of the Wellington Gateway (Rapid Transit) project.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and will continue through 2025, with some final restoration work and surface asphalt in 2026.
Contact us
Please contact James Ramsay at jramsay@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2268.
Wellington Gateway (Phase 4 - Wellington Road)
Construction is underway to widen Wellington Road from Harlech Gate to the Wellington Commons entrance as part of the Wellington Gateway (Rapid Transit) project.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and will continue through 2025, with some final restoration work and surface asphalt in 2026.
Contact us
Please contact Max Kireev at mkireev@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5560.
Rockingham Court Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Rockingham Court from Chiddington Avenue to end of Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Salvia Court Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Salvia Court from Salvia Street to end of street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Salvia Street Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Salvia Street from Banbury Road to Deveron Crescent.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Scott Street Infrastructural Renewal Project
Construction is underway to reconstruct Scott Street between Spruce Street and Vancouver Street to replace aging underground infrastructure that has exceeded its expected lifecycle.
Project details:
- Watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewers replacement
- Private drain connections renewal
- Boulevard restoration and tree replacement
- New concrete sidewalk and asphalt road surface
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work and surface asphalt in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Gage Gonyou at ggonyou@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8411.
Springbank Reservoir 1 & 3 Roof Reconstruction
Construction is underway to complete storm sewer installation and other above ground improvements.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2022 and until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Ted Acres at tacres@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2672.
St. Croix Avenue Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct St. Croix Avenue between both east and west legs of Guillwood Boulevard.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Traverse Street Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Traverse Street from Gammage Street to Linwood Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Derris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
Victoria Bridge Replacement
The City of London is replacing Victoria Bridge, located on Ridout Street South, and spans the South Branch of the Thames River, just south of Horton Street.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2022 and is anticipated to last until approximately summer 2024, with some minor finishing work in fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact James Ramsay at jramsay@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2668.
Water Chamber 13 Decommissioning
Construction is underway to remove the existing water chamber and building in Huron Street Woods.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Larry Davidson at ldavidso@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2101.
Watson Park Storm Outfall Extension
Construction is underway to improve the quality and reliability of the stormwater management system in your area.
Work Details:
- Storm sewer outlet extension
- Channel restoration
- Tree removal
Anticipated timeline:
Construction started in spring 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024.
Learn More about this project
Contact us
Please contact Paul Titus at ptitus@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 4948.
Wendy Crescent and Wendy Lane Road Reconstruction
Construction is underway to reconstruct Wendy Crescent from Hastings Drive (north leg) to Hastings Drive (south leg) and Wendy Lane.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Deris Dow at ddow@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 8440.
White Oak Road and Exeter Road Intersection Improvements
The City of London is reconstructing White Oak Road from Exeter Road to 400m south of the intersection,
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2023 and is anticipated to last until approximately summer 2024, with minor clean-up work in fall 2024.
Contact us
Please contact Hisham Ali at hali@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x1345
Windermere Road Reconstruction
Construction is underway to replace and repair aging layers of asphalt, install new sidewalk and repair the storm sewer on Windermere Road between Ryersie Road and Colip Circle.
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in summer 2024 and is anticipated to last until approximately fall 2024, with minor clean-up work in 2025.
Contact us
Please contact Kyle Fairhurst at kfairhur@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2496.
York Street and Wellington Street Infrastructure Renewal Project
Construction is underway to replace aging infrastructure that has met its expected lifecycle, and to remove existing combined sewers.
The project includes:
- Underground infrastructure replacement
- Streetscape improvements
- Sidewalk replacement
- Rehabilitation of the elevated sidewalks under the railway overpass
- New asphalt road surface
Anticipated timeline
Construction started in spring 2024 and will continue through 2025, with some finishing work in 2026.
Contact us
Please contact James Ramsay at jramsay@london.caor by phone at (519) 661-2489 x 2668
Upcoming construction
Bradley Avenue Extension
The City of London is planning to extend Bradley Avenue, from Wharncliffe Road South to Jalna Boulevard (West leg).
Anticipated timeline
Construction is anticipated to start in 2025 and last until approximately fall 2026, subject to receiving approvals from regulatory agencies.
Contact us
Please contact Andrew Denomme andenomm@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 5037.
Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street Intersection Improvement
The City of London is planning to reconstruct Sunningdale Road between Villagewalk Boulevard to Redford Road, and Richmond Street from Villagewalk Boulevard to Uplands Drive.
The project includes:
- Construction of new through lanes on Sunningdale Road and turning lanes at the intersection
- Road reconstruction along Sunningdale Road and Richmond Street
- Construct new in-boulevard asphalt bike paths and concrete sidewalks
- Upgrade and replace underground infrastructure, including storm sewers.
- Construction of new median islands, curb, and gutter
- Install new street lighting and traffic signals
- Complete advance tree removals and install new landscaping
Anticipated timeline
Construction is expected to start in spring 2025 (subject to approvals) and is anticipated to last until fall 2025, with some minor clean-up work in spring 2026.
Contact us
Please contact Violetta Sypien at vsypien@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489 x 1922.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about construction projects
How can I be informed about ongoing construction/ traffic interruptions?
The City provides an interactive map (Renew London) which is updated with information on any transportation impacts. Information is provided on each transportation impact and a City employee that can be contacted for more information.
What guidelines does the City use when designing these road projects?
The City follows the Complete Streets Design model.
A complete street is an environment that is safe and accessible for all road users. The City wants roads to meet everyone’s needs. Streets will feature high-quality pedestrian spaces and integrate seamlessly with transit, cycling networks, and motorists.
The engineering team will design roads that connect everyone and support active and green transportation.
For more information, please consult our Complete Streets Design manual.
Will I be able to cycle through the construction area?
This depends on the project. All road traffic detours will take bicycles into account, and in some cases crews will set up cycling-specific signage to help cyclists navigate the construction. If possible, bike lanes will remain open in the project area.
How is accessibility addressed in the construction zone?
The City is being proactive with our pedestrian accessibility measures and actively collecting feedback related to the construction zone. While the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) does not lay out specific requirements for construction zones, the City does make every effort to maintain a safe and passable route for all users.
Why Doesn’t the City Work 24/7?
The City has to balance the desire to complete work quickly with the interests of people living nearby who would be impacted by construction taking place late into the evening or overnight.
Even when neighbouring residents would not be affected by construction after 7:00 p.m., the City must also consider the additional cost. There can be a significant cost premium to work extra hours meaning that fewer projects might be completed for the same amount of money.
Are Projects Typically Completed on Time and Under Budget?
Most work is completed on time and on (or even under) budget. In recent years, a large percentage of the construction projects managed by the City were completed on time and on budget.
But sometimes there are good reasons why they might take longer than expected to complete. Schedules are set before the work begins, and once construction starts, crews might discover issues at the site that were unknown and unexpected. The schedule has to be adjusted to allow time to do work that wasn’t originally anticipated.
It’s also important to remember that the City isn’t the only organization that is doing work in the roadway. In fact, the City encourages utilities and other agencies to plan their work immediately preceding or following the City’s work. While that type of planning and coordination can produce cost-savings, and reduce the disruption caused by construction, there are times when the work that is being done ahead of the City isn’t finished on time. In that case, the City must adjust its construction schedule to recognize that sometimes delays are beyond its control.
Is the City Responsible for all Work Completed on City Property?
While a significant amount of work is completed by the City such as underground construction on watermains and sewers, work on the surface involving construction of roads and sidewalks, and above-ground work on traffic signals, a large amount of work is non-City work and is completed by utilities and telecom companies. Because those organizations share the roadway with the City, their work can often lead to the temporary closure of lanes of traffic.
The City makes every effort to manage the timing of non-City construction, but it cannot prevent that work from taking place. Therefore, the City works closely with those organizations to encourage them to stage or bundle their work with other construction that is planned in the same location.