WEEKEND ROAD RESTRICTIONS UPDATE, JUNE 14-15

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2014
 

SPADINA CRESCENT NORTHBOUND, JUNE 14

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, Spadina Crescent northbound will be closed from Queen Street to Pinehouse Drive to accommodate the Motorcycle ride for Dad community event. The University Bridge westbound ramp to Spadina Crescent northbound will also be closed.

The road is expected to reopen by 12:00 p.m. Noon the same day.

REMINDER: CIRCLE DRIVE OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS, JUNE 14-15

Beginning at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 Circle Drive westbound curb (outside) and centre lane will be closed from Attridge Drive on ramp to Circle Drive North Bridge while crews continue to pave the road. Attridge Drive on ramp to Circle Drive westbound will also be closed.

To minimize disruption to traffic the restrictions will take place overnight with the road expected to reopen by 6:00 a.m. each morning.

REMINDER: 51ST STREET OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS, JUNE 15-28

Starting on June 15, 2014, there will be lane restrictions on 51st Street and Faithfull Avenue while crews resurface the road. To minimize disruption to traffic the restrictions will take place at night only from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Phase 1 - Faithfull Avenue from 50th Street to 51st Street and the intersection of Faithfull Avenue and 51st Street
(Approximate duration: 2 nights)
Beginning June 15

- Faithfull Avenue will be closed from 50th Street to 51st Street, access for local traffic maintained.
- Left turns at the intersection from 51st Street onto Faithfull Avenue will not be permitted. 

Phase 2 - 51st Street from Faithfull Avenue to Wanuskewin Road (eastbound)
(Approximate duration 4 nights)
Expected start: June 17

- Curb (outside) and centre lanes will be closed. Traffic merges to median (inside) lanes in both directions.
- Traffic in the direction of construction will be diverted to alternate routes. Left turns will be restricted as required.

Phase 3 - 51st Street from Wanuskewin Road to Faithfull Avenue (westbound)
(Approximate duration 4 nights)
Expected start: June 21

- Curb (outside) and centre lanes will be closed. Traffic merges to median (inside) lanes in both directions.
- Traffic in the direction of construction will be diverted to alternate routes. Left turns will be restricted as required.

Phase 4 - 51st Street left turn lane from Faithfull Avenue to Wanuskewin Road
(Approximate duration: 3-4 nights)
Expected start: June 25

- Left turn lane will be closed in both directions.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

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