From Metrolinx - preparation for the heritage facade footings. Bathurst Street northbound to be reduced to a single lane, all vehicles including the northbound 511 street car. Vehicles will also be allowed to turn onto King Street (eastbound at all times, westbound outside of rush hours) - which given the contention with pedestrians crossing King Street at Bathurst, will really impact the vehicle flow heading north on Bathurst.
Construction Notice - Ontario Line
Temporary sidewalk and lane occupancy to install footings for heritage towers
Expected start date: As early as November 27, 2023
Duration: Up to one (1) week
Hours of work: Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What is happening?
• At the southeast corner of Bathurst Street and King Street West, a crew will installing micro piles to stabilize the installation of heritage façade retention towers.
• Retention towers will be in place to support remaining building facades during the station excavation. The heritage façade will be used as part of the future King-Bathurst Station.
• Micro piles will be installed as deep as 14 meters underground, to provide a strong base for retention towers.
• Sidewalk detours and a traffic lane closure will be in effect around the work zone.
• Hydro vac trucks, followed by drilling and excavation equipment is necessary to locate and visualize utilities and ground conditions under the street, for future construction of the Ontario Line subway tunnels and King-Bathurst Station.
• The work is scheduled to begin as early as November 27, 2023, and anticipated to be completed within seven (7) days.
• Work will take place during the weekdays, between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to minimize traffic and pedestrian disruption.
What to expect
• Area residents and businesses can expect to hear noise from work equipment, specifically hydrovac trucks initially, followed by excavation equipment and a micro piling rig, as required. Crews will take measures to minimize noise impacts wherever possible.
• Crews are expected to be onsite as of 7 a.m. to set up equipment, with work continuing until 5 p.m.
• All sidewalk detours and lane closures for work are temporary; areas will only be closed while crews are on site. The areas will be returned to normal public use upon completion of daily activities.
Northbound Bathurst Street right lane closure
• The right lane on northbound Bathurst Street, south of King Street West will be closed, with traffic being diverted to one through lane north on Bathurst Street.
• Vehicles will be able to turn right onto King Street West, from Bathurst Street.
• 504/508 and 511 TTC Streetcars will not be affected.
• Pedestrians can expect a sidewalk detour on the east side of Bathurst Street.
• North of the existing pedestrian tunnel, access will be maintained with the use of barriers to separate pedestrians from live traffic and active work zones.
• Flag-persons will be present to guide traffic and pedestrians at the corner of King Street West and Bathurst Street.
• All the necessary construction permits have been obtained.
• Work may be postponed or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
• For more information about upcoming station work please see metrolinx.com/Ontarioline or sign up for the e-newsletter.
