Item - 2025.SC25.29
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on September 18, 2025 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
SC25.29 - Temporary Closure of Dowry Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Authorized the temporary closure of Dowry Street to vehicular traffic between a point 15 metres west of the east end of Dowry Street and a point 44.1 metres further west, from September 18, 2025, until such time that Metrolinx can design and deliver the permanent road closure to facilitate pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements to Agincourt GO Station.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Scarborough Community Council’s decision.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this motion is to request a temporary closure of Dowry Street.
A permanent road closure by Metrolinx was approved in 2018, Agenda Item History - 2018.SC32.40, while Metrolinx completes the work necessary for the permanent closure, the community has requested I expediate a temporary closure of Dowry Street until the permanent closure by Metrolinx is completed.
Currently, vehicles are using this dead-end portion of Dowry Street to drop off and pick up GO passengers, causing traffic chaos and creating unsafe conditions for vulnerable road users accessing Agincourt GO.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-257877.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/comm/communicationfile-195941.pdf
Motions
That:
1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the temporary closure of Dowry Street to vehicular traffic between a point 15 metres west of the east end of Dowry Street and a point 44.1 metres further west, from September 18, 2025, until such time that Metrolinx can design and deliver the permanent road closure to facilitate pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements to Agincourt GO Station.
2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Scarborough Community Council’s decision.