Item - 2022.TE32.52

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the temporary full closure of Commissioners Street to all road users from the east curb line of Cherry Street to a point 120 metres east of Don Roadway, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

2. City Council authorize the temporary full closure of Don Roadway to all road users from the south curb line of Villiers Street to the north curb line of Commissioners Street, from May 17, 2022 to August 31, 2024.

3. City Council designate the north branch of Villiers Street between Cherry Street and Don Roadway as one-way westbound traffic only, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

4. City Council designate the south branch of Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Don Roadway as one-way for eastbound traffic only, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

5. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Villiers Street and Cherry Street, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

6. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Villiers Street and Don Roadway, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

7. City Council authorize an all way stop control at the intersection of Villiers Street and Saulter Street South, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

8. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Villiers Street, from Cherry Street to a point 40 metres east, for westbound right turns only, from May 17, 2022 to May 17, 2023.

9. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on Villiers Street, from Cherry Street to a point 40 metres east, for westbound left turns only, from May 17, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

10. City Council direct that Commissioners Street, Don Roadway, Villiers Street and Saulter Street South be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is completed.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Commissioners Street, City Council approval is required. The TTC service has been rerouted along Villiers Street and Saulter Street South.

Waterfront Toronto, City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) have developed the Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) to protect the Lower Don Lands and adjacent areas from potential loss of life and costly flood damage associated with a flood event, while triggering economic development. The solution involves creating two additional outlets for the Don River, which ultimately will be surrounded by new parks, green space and public realm enhancements. Several roads within the Port Lands area will be impacted.

City Council, at its meeting on November 26, 2019, authorized a full closure of Commissioners Street, from Cherry Street to 120 metres east of Don Roadway from October 30, 2019 to May 16, 2022; and a full closure of Don Roadway, from Villiers Street to Commissioners Street, from October 30, 2019 to May 16, 2022.

Waterfront Toronto has requested an extension of the duration of the road closures on Commissioners Street and Don Roadway, in order to complete the road reconstruction. Based on the information provided by Waterfront Toronto, the site has experienced issues with poor soil conditions and design approvals for utility relocations and enhancements, resulting in construction delays.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the full closure of Commissioners Street and Don Roadway until May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2024, respectively.