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A very big project is moving closer to the public eye.

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The City is intent on finding ways to address pedestrian/cycling safety as part of this project. Whether that is a dedicated bridge or cycle tracks and sidewalks.

In either case, the intent is to ultimately link to the Adelaide/Richmond Cycle tracks on the west side and full Cycle Tracks on Eastern Avenue.

That will require some material changes in how this infrastructure is laid out.

I think for the above reasons, this one merits a dedicated thread.
 
Northern Light said:
A very big project is moving closer to the public eye.

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The City is intent on finding ways to address pedestrian/cycling safety as part of this project. Whether that is a dedicated bridge or cycle tracks and sidewalks.

In either case, the intent is to ultimately link to the Adelaide/Richmond Cycle tracks on the west side and full Cycle Tracks on Eastern Avenue.

That will require some material changes in how this infrastructure is laid out.

I think for the above reasons, this one merits a dedicated thread.
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There are also many areas of deteriorated/deteriorating concrete on these bridges that need attention.
 
Northern Light said:
A very big project is moving closer to the public eye.

View attachment 441009

The City is intent on finding ways to address pedestrian/cycling safety as part of this project. Whether that is a dedicated bridge or cycle tracks and sidewalks.

In either case, the intent is to ultimately link to the Adelaide/Richmond Cycle tracks on the west side and full Cycle Tracks on Eastern Avenue.

That will require some material changes in how this infrastructure is laid out.

I think for the above reasons, this one merits a dedicated thread.
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Do you know much more about this project? Is it a full reconfiguration / reconstruction of the bridges and onramps? I haven't heard anything about it, though I live quite literally overhead.
 
mcornett said:
Do you know much more about this project?
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Not much. I had a cursory chat about it with City staff last year.

But there was no detailed design.

I only know that the City did have it on the radar as an opportunity for substantial pedestrian/cycling improvements.
 
A story about the Eastern Avenue bridge:

When I moved to Toronto in 2011, I brought my bike on the GO bus from KW. I'd rented a place on Broadview south of Queen and Google Maps told me to take King up to Queen and then east across the Don and back south on Broadview. I was very smart at the time, so I thought to myself, why would I go all the way up to Queen and backtrack down Broadview instead of taking Front to Eastern and then up Broadview. As I rode on Eastern past Cherry, I realized I'd made a big mistake. Trying to cross a steady stream of cars merging left at 60-80 km/h from Adelaide onto Eastern was almost enough to make me never want to bike again in Toronto. I made it home physically unharmed but mildly traumatized, and that was my first bike ride in Toronto.

Which is all to say that I hope they tear down this unsafe and terrifying relic of 1960s auto-centric urban planning and build something better in its place.
 
smably said:
Which is all to say that I hope they tear down this unsafe and terrifying relic of 1960s auto-centric urban planning and build something better in its place.
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At the same time the City REALLY needs to adjust the street names as Eastern Avenue is a dead-end at both sides of the Don River and one must take the Eastern Avenue Diversion to get from one piece to the other. I walk there quite often and am constantly seeing lost drivers. Google actually shows TWO Eastern Avenues.

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KevinT said:
In fantasy land I'd love to see them jack up the old Eastern Avenue bridge onto higher abutments, so that cyclists and pedestrians could use the original alignment to pass overtop of the rail lines, the river, and the DVP.
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Almost certainly won't happen, but it is a nice thought.
 
Yikes. I've always been baffled by the idea of naming a bunch of things after a defunct greasy spoon, even one in a cool old survivor of a building. Though I concede that West Don Lands is pretty uninspiring.
 
CapitalSeven said:
Yikes. I've always been baffled by the idea of naming a bunch of things after a defunct greasy spoon, even one in a cool old survivor of a building. Though I concede that West Don Lands is pretty uninspiring.
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Is that the origin of "Canary"? Huh. TIL.

I'm more partial to something like "Foundry Road", myself.
 
Well - this snuck up on me - it's scheduled to take 3 years!!!

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Rehabilitation of Eastern/Adelaide Bridges

The City of Toronto plans to rehabilitate the following four bridges: Eastern Avenue Bridge (ID264) Don Valley Parkway Off Ramp over Don River (ID263) Richmond Street East Bridge over King Street East (ID246) Adelaide Street Bridge over King Street East (ID266) The scope of work for this project...
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The City of Toronto plans to rehabilitate the following four bridges:

  • Eastern Avenue Bridge (ID264)
  • Don Valley Parkway Off Ramp over Don River (ID263)
  • Richmond Street East Bridge over King Street East (ID246)
  • Adelaide Street Bridge over King Street East (ID266)
The scope of work for this project includes deck top rehabilitation of ID264 and ID263 and underside rehabilitation of ID246 and ID266.

Deck top rehabilitation includes:

  • Replacement of existing asphalt pavement and waterproofing
  • Deck top concrete repairs
  • Expansion joint replacement
  • Reconstruction of deck overhangs and parapet (barrier) walls
Underside rehabilitation includes:

  • Steel girder end strengthening and recoating
  • Repair of fatigue-prone steel components
  • Replacement of deficient bearings
  • Concrete patch repairs of substructure and deck soffit elements
The work also includes construction of a multi-use trail on the Eastern Avenue Bridge (ID264). This work will ensure that the bridges meet today’s standards and remain safe for vehicles and pedestrians into the future.
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Schedule: Work is anticipated to begin in July 2024 and is expected to be completed by early 2027. Construction phasing and timelines will be provided through a Construction Notice, two weeks before work begins.

Work Hours: Work will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Sunday, including holidays.
Overnight Work: Some tasks, including rehabilitation of the Don Valley Parkway Ramp, will require overnight work. Timelines for overnight work will be communicated in advance. During these times, construction impacts and noise levels are expected to be similar to daytime construction activities.

Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access will be maintained. Temporary pedestrian detours may be required.

Accessibility Accommodation: The City’s contractor must ensure safe and accessible walkways and entryways are maintained for everyone during construction. Any temporary access disruptions will be communicated as soon as possible. If you experience a disruption, have a specific access need or related request, please contact us via email or call 416-495-4214.

Parks and Trails: Sections of Underpass Park will be closed at various times throughout construction depending on the nature of the work. The work will be staged so that the Underpass Park will not be fully closed at any time.

Art Installations: The artwork in Underpass Park, including the mirrored art piece “Mirage”, will be removed and safely stored before construction begins. It will be reinstalled once construction has been completed.

Farmers Market: The construction work will allow for the Underpass Park Farmers Market to continue to operate.

Traffic Management: Road users should expect delays and increased traffic on nearby main and side streets.

At least one lane on Eastern Avenue, Richmond Street East and Adelaide Street East will remain open in each direction at all times.

The Don Valley Parkway Ramp will require a full closure for a few months to facilitate the completion of the work. Details regarding the dates and duration of the closure will be provided in advance.

Streets below the bridges including St. Lawrence Street, Lower River Street, Bayview Avenue, as well as the Don Valley Parkway – will experience periodic road impacts throughout the project. These disruptions will not all occur at the same time. All impacted roads will continue to stay open to traffic.
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