City of Toronto to Commence Construction Project at Intersection of Lakeshore Blvd. West and Bathurst Street

03/02/2025

Toronto (February 3, 2025) – Beginning mid-February 2025, the City of Toronto will undertake a watermain and streetcar track construction project at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West that will impact travel to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

The City anticipates that construction will be completed by end of June 2025. Below is information about the phasing of work and anticipated travel restrictions in the area.

Following restoration work and TTC streetcar testing, resumption of TTC service is expected at the end of June 2025.

The City of Toronto project webpage: toronto.ca/BathurstLakeshore will have the most up to date information regarding the project. At the bottom of the webpage you can subscribe to receive email updates, which the City will be providing throughout the project.

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Anticipated Phasing/Timing	Scope of Work/Construction Area
Phase 1 Mid-February to Mid-March	Watermain replacement – north/south along Bathurst Street through intersection
Phase 1 Mid-February to Mid-March	Alternate route to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport – Phase 1 & 3 Click here to view image.
Phase 2 Mid-March to Mid-April	TTC track replacement – north side of the Bathurst/Lakeshore intersection Fleet Street streetscape improvements
Phase 2 Mid-March to Mid-April	Alternate route to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport – Phase 2 Click here to view image.
Phase 3 Mid-April to Mid-May	TTC track replacement – south side of the Bathurst/ Lakeshore intersection
Phase 3 Mid-April to Mid-May	Alternate route to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport – Phase 1 & 3 Click here to view image.