TORONTO: The City of Toronto has announced that recently completed and paused construction in three areas of downtown Toronto will help reduce traffic congestion this summer, allow for more CaféTO opportunities to support local businesses, and contribute to Pride Month celebrations in the city.
The intersection at College and Beverley Streets was re-opened recently,following more than two months of emergency repairs due to a collapsed underground brick sewer, which dates back to 1873.
Brick sewers still exist in in many cities around the world, are very reliable due to their construction and have a long lifespan.
The collapse created a very large sinkhole in the roadway and the underground repairs required a coordinated approach from multiple City divisions, the TTC and other utility companies.
The street closure resulted in both motor vehicle and cycling route closures, as well as TTC streetcar and bus detours. Completion of important road resurfacing work earlier this week on Church Street will help contribute to Pride Month celebrations in Toronto.
Freshly reinstated rainbow and transgender crosswalks are an important and vibrant way in which the City supports local 2SLGBT2Q+ communities year round. Crews have reinstated the crosswalks on Church Street.
The work, which started on March 8, was extensive and took place along Church Street, between Gloucester Street and Park Road. The work was planned so as to reduce impacts to CaféTO participants who were able to setup their locations when outdoor dining was permitted by the Province in June.