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This
site was last updated on February 17, 2005
Royal York
Road, between the Mimico Creek Bridge and Ashley Road, has been assessed
by the City's Works and Emergency Services Department as being in poor
condition with ongoing deterioration. The roadway requires immediate
attention and has been designated for reconstruction/rehabilitation in
2005. Similarly, portions of the underground municipal infrastructure need
replacement in 2005.
Description of
Reconstruction / Rehabilitation
Road reconstruction from
Mimico Creek Bridge to Usher Avenue includes excavation of the old
roadway, construction of new curb and gutter and subdrains where
appropriate, new sidewalk, repair of the existing sidewalk, new roadway
construction and asphalt paving, and restoration of driveways and
boulevards. Road rehabilitation from Usher Avenue to Ashley Road includes
removal of the asphalt road surface, repairs to underlying road structure,
new asphalt overlay, repairs to the existing curb and sidewalks and
boulevard restoration. In conjunction with the roadwork, certain sections
of storm and sanitary sewer will be replaced and a new water main
installed from Mimico Creek to Ashley Road. Storm water management will be
implemented where soil conditions permit. All construction work will be
carried out in a co-ordinated manner to reduce inconvenience to the
public.
Safety
Audit
In advance of the preliminary project design stage, the
City carried out a road safety audit for Royal York Road. This audit
assessed existing road conditions and requirements for the safety of all
road users. The safety
audit (PDF) will be used to inform the project
design team of all important safety issues on Royal York Road.
Tree
Audit
The City is also very sensitive to the preservation and
protection of trees on Royal York Road. Prior to the detailed design phase
the City is undertaking a full tree audit for Royal York Road. Results of
the tree audit will be available in February.
Enhancements
Community enhancements being
considered include new pedestrian access and streetscaping between Royal
York Subway Station and Bloor Street West, an improved passenger drop-off
zone for the subway station, improvements to the Bloor Street West
intersection, reconfiguration of lanes from Usher Avenue to Ashley Road
and new boulevard treatments. The roadway design will address the needs of
all road users including pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists.
Public
Involvement and Notification
In early 2005 the City will
provide the following opportunities for the public to comment:
- February 16,
2005 -
Presentation of roadway design alternatives (cross sections)
- March 29 -
Presentation of the final roadway design
All meetings will be
held at:
Etobicoke
Collegiate Institute (cafeteria lower level)
86 Montgomery
Road
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
You will need to have
the FREE Acrobat Reader to view PDF files. 
We welcome
your comments and suggestions
Please submit your feedback to:
David
Nagler
Public Consultation & Community Outreach
City of
Toronto
Metro Hall, 19th Floor
55 John Street
Tel:
416-338-2830
Fax: 416-392-2974
Email: dnagler@toronto.ca
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