Item - 2026.SC31.13

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northbound curb and median lanes on Birchmount Road, between Highview Avenue and Raleigh Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028, inclusive, to accommodate east side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

2. City Council approve the temporary closure of Highview Avenue at Birchmount Road, from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028, inclusive, to accommodate east side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

3. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turn and northbound left-turn movements at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Mack Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028, inclusive, to accommodate east side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

4. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east sidewalk on Birchmount Road, between Highview Avenue and Raleigh Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028, inclusive, to accommodate east side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

5. City Council approve the temporary closure of the southbound curb and median lanes on Birchmount Road, between Highview Avenue and Mack Avenue, from September 1, 2028 to August 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate west side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

6. City Council approve the temporary closure of Mack Avenue at Birchmount Road, from September 1, 2028 to August 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate west side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

7. City Council prohibit the westbound left-turn and southbound left-turn movements at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Highview Avenue, from September 1, 2028 to August 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate west side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

8. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk on Birchmount Road, between Highview Avenue and Mack Avenue, from September 1, 2028 to August 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate west side reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

9. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals on Birchmount Road, at a point 78 metres south of Highview Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

10. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals on Birchmount Road, at a point 97 metres north of Mack Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

11. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northbound and southbound median lanes on Birchmount Road, between Highview Avenue and Raleigh Avenue, from September 1, 2030 to December 31, 2030, to accommodate reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

12. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Birchmount Road, between Highview Avenue and Raleigh Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

13. City Council prohibit the westbound left-turn and southbound left-turn movements at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Raleigh Avenue, from June 1, 2028 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge.

14. City Council prohibit stopping on the south side of Pinegrove Avenue, between Aylesworth Avenue and Birchmount, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate TTC bus detour operations.

15. City Council prohibit stopping on the north side of Pinegrove Avenue, between Aylesworth Avenue and a point 20 metres west, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate TTC bus detour operations.

16. City Council prohibit stopping on the east side of Aylesworth Avenue, between Pinegrove Avenue and a point 8 metres north, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate TTC bus detour operations.

17. City Council prohibit stopping on the east side of Aylesworth Avenue, between Highview Avenue and a point 17 metres south, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate TTC bus detour operations.

18. City Council prohibit stopping on the west side of Aylesworth Avenue, between Highview Avenue and Pinegrove Avenue, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, to accommodate TTC bus detour operations.

19. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations that were in place prior to the bylaw amendments made in connection to the report (April 14, 2026) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

20. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council’s decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 18, inclusive.

This report provides an overview of Metrolinx’s planned construction activities for the reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge over the GO Lakeshore East rail corridor, as part of the Metrolinx GO Expansion Program. The report outlines the key construction stages, anticipated timelines, and associated long-term temporary lane closures, turning restrictions, pedestrian and cycling impacts, transit adjustments, and on-street parking modifications required to safely facilitate these works.

The reconstruction of the Birchmount Road bridge is required to accommodate expanded rail infrastructure while maintaining long-term roadway connectivity serving surrounding residential neighbourhoods and employment areas.

The report seeks City Council approval for the long-term temporary lane closures and associated temporary traffic by-law amendments required to accommodate construction staging, maintain public safety, and support the delivery of this critical infrastructure project.

The report also identifies mitigation measures to manage transportation impacts and maintain safe and reliable access for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, motorists, emergency services, and local businesses throughout the construction period.