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Construction Notices
Work on the Port Lands Flood Protection and Lake Shore Boulevard East projects has impacts on Lake Shore Boulevard between Cherry Street and Carlaw Avenue, Cherry and Commissioners Streets, cycling facilities on Lake Shore Boulevard East and the Lower Don Trail. Below are up-to-date details on closures and detours.
Read FAQs about the Lake Shore Boulevard East Project.
See an overview of the Port Lands Flood Protection project.
Last updated December 18, 2024
Construction on Lake Shore Boulevard East
We’re reconstructing Lake Shore Boulevard East between Don Roadway and Carlaw Avenue. This work is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2025.
Turn Restrictions at Lake Shore Boulevard and Carlaw Avenue Intersection: Until Late January 2025
To facilitate rebuilding Lake Shore Boulevard, there will be no right turn from Lake Shore Boulevard eastbound to Carlaw Avenue southbound and no right turn from Lake Shore Boulevard Westbound on to Carlaw Avenue northbound. A detour will be in place via Logan Avenue and Commissioners Street.
Above: A map showing the locations of lane reductions and other traffic flow changes at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Carlaw Avenue.
What to expect:
On Lake Shore Boulevard Eastbound:
- There will be no right turn onto Carlaw Avenue. To access Carlaw Avenue south of Lake Shore, turn right on Logan Avenue, left on Commissioners Street and then left on to Carlaw Avenue
- Access to the Esso Gas Station at the southwest corner of Carlaw and Lake Shore will be maintained via the driveway on Lake Shore Boulevard East or on Carlaw Avenu
On Lake Shore Boulevard Westbound:
- No right turn on to Carlaw Avenue from Lake Shore westbound
On Carlaw Avenue:
- Carlaw Avenue Southbound approaching Lake Shore Boulevard will have lane shifts
- Southbound traffic approaching Lake Shore Boulevard will have no right-turn on red signals
Pedestrians and Cyclists:
- The sidewalk remains closed on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard East between Carlaw Avenue and Bouchette Street. A detour is in place along Commissioners Street
All lane closures will be marked with traffic barrels or fencing.
Lane diversions on Lake Shore Boulevard East between Cherry Street and Carlaw Avenue: until December 2025
In December 2023, we opened the new half of the Lake Shore Bridge over the Don River. Now we can start construction on the north side of the road, including new walking and cycling facilities, and replace the other half of the bridge. Traffic on Lake Shore Boulevard has now been moved to the south side of the road and on to the new half of the bridge. The lane configuration continues to be two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound between Don Roadway and Cherry Street.
Full closure of Don Roadway south of Lake Shore Boulevard: Until 2025
To construct permanent flood protection along Don Roadway and rebuild the road, Don Roadway is closed south of Lake Shore Boulevard until 2025.
Lower Don Trail South of Corktown Common Closed
The Lower Don Trail is now closed between Corktown Common and Cherry Street. This closure is in addition to the temporary closure of the multi-use trail on Lake Shore Boulevard between Don Roadway and Logan Avenue and the permanent closure of the cycling/pedestrian bridge over the Don River.
A detour route is in place along Mill Street, New Cherry Street, Commissioners Street and Carlaw Avenue. See map below.
Above: A map showing the cycling detour routes around the closure of the Lower Don Trail between Corktown Common and Cherry Street and the closure of the multi-use trail along Lake Shore Boulevard between Don Roadway and Logan Avenue.
What to expect:
- The multi-use trails in this area will be closed until 2025
- The intersection of Cherry Street and Lake Shore Boulevard is being reworked to simplify movements east and west for cyclists. Until that work is complete, the crossing will continue to follow the existing configuration.
Latest Documents
Construction Notices
Download the latest digital construction notice below or view past notices in the Document Library.
See recent construction notices issued for this project.
Minimizing Construction Impacts
Port Lands Flood Protection is a seven-year construction project – and one of the largest infrastructure projects in Toronto’s history.
During the Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Environmental Assessment, the project team identified potential impacts from this construction and developed a series of plans to manage these impacts. Following these Environmental Management Plans will allow us to minimize impacts to the environment during and after construction. These plans may be modified to reflect new information or challenges encountered on the construction site.
We recognize the challenges and inconveniences construction presents to local communities. While some construction projects cannot be changed or delayed, we minimize impacts as best we can.
See recent or upcoming public meetings about construction.
Here are some of the ways we’re reducing construction impacts for the Lake Shore Boulevard East project:
• Coordinating with the City of Toronto and outside agencies such as Metrolinx and Toronto Hydro to identify their construction needs and avoid overlapping road closures
• Changes to lane configuration and traffic signal timing to keep traffic moving
• Reconstruction at certain intersections and ramps to the Gardiner Expressway to improve the flow of traffic during construction
Do you have a concern, complaint or question about construction? Contact us.
Construction Schedule
Construction on the Port Lands Flood Protection project started in 2017 and will be done in 2025. We’ll continue to adjust our construction sequencing and timing to account for factors like nearby construction and coordination with our partners. Find out more about what we’re building.
Construction on the Lake Shore Boulevard East project started August 31, 2021. Construction will be complete in 2025.
Construction Liaison Committee (CLC)
The Port Lands Flood Protection Construction Liaison Committee (CLC) is made up of local residents and businesses. Members meet regularly with the project team to discuss construction activities and updates. The committee is tasked with bringing forward questions, concerns and feedback from the communities they represent. They work closely with the project team and construction manager, EllisDon, to ensure surrounding communities are aware of upcoming construction and help the project team manage any potential construction impacts.
Interested in getting involved? Email us.
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