What to know
- The City of Toronto has resumed installation of priority bus and streetcar lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets, with completion expected by the end of May ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
- Work includes new signage, red pavement markings, and parking changes along both corridors.
- Overnight construction will take place to minimize disruption, with some daytime off-peak work also planned.
- The upgrades aim to improve TTC service as demand increases near Toronto Stadium during World Cup matches in June.
The City of Toronto is continuing to install dedicated bus and streetcar lanes along Bathurst and Dufferin streets, with work expected to be completed by the end of May just in time for the FIFA World Cup matches in June.
City officials say installation resumed in April. Businesses and residents along the corridors can expect new signage, updated pavement markings, and changes to parking regulations.
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Priority streetcar lanes are being installed on Bathurst Street, stretching from Bathurst Station (just north of Bloor Street West) to Lake Shore Boulevard West. On Dufferin Street, priority bus lanes will run between Bloor Street West and King Street West.
Work originally began on November 5, starting with the installation of streetcar lanes on Bathurst between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Dundas Street West. Meanwhile, as of December 9, pavement markings were completed on Dufferin between King Street West and Dundas Street West.
Most pavement marking work will take place overnight to minimize disruption according to the city. On Dufferin, work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with efforts made to complete the noisiest activities before 11 p.m.
On Bathurst, overnight work will run from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., with similar noise-reduction measures in place.
The City says additional changes will occur during off-peak daytime hours to further limit traffic impacts.
The city says residents may notice a strong odour during the application of red paint used for the priority lanes. While the smell can be noticeable in the immediate area, it is temporary and expected to dissipate within a few days.
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The project is set to wrap up shortly before the start of the FIFA World Cup matches in June, when corridors like Bathurst and Dufferin are expected to see increased traffic due to their proximity to Toronto Stadium, where games will be held.
In addition, the City of Toronto and the TTC have recently unveiled their World Cup mobility plan, which includes transit service adjustments to accommodate higher demand.
