Construction Notice #4: Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm

May 2026

Construction Manager: Eastern Construction

 

Construction Notice 

Traffic, Pedestrian and Cycling Changes on Queens Quay East at Merchants’ Wharf Beginning as Early as May 11th 

 

Beginning the week of May 11th, Eastern Construction will implement the next phase of traffic management for the Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm (QIPR) project. This work will support the Queens Quay East extension and the new Parliament Street alignment and will take place between Merchants’ Wharf/Small Street and Parliament Street. These changes are expected to remain in place through December 2026.

 

What to expect 

 

Traffic:

 

  • Repainting and shifting of existing traffic lanes on Parliament Street between Merchants’ Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East.
  • New line paintings for a temporary bi-directional bicycle lane along the northbound curb lane.
  • Installation of concrete barriers with steel railings between the vehicular and new bicycle lane to maintain safe separation. 
  • The existing two westbound lanes and eastbound travel will be maintained. As eastbound traffic approaches the Lake Shore Boulevard East intersection, the roadway widens to two eastbound lanes to accommodate straight‑through, left‑turn, and right‑turn movements.

 

Please note that crews will complete the new lane markings work after-hours, to minimize the amount of traffic disruption 

 

Pedestrians:

 

  • North sidewalk along Queens Quay East between Parliament St and Bonnycastle St remains closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to use the sidewalks along Lake Shore Boulevard East and the south sidewalks on Parliament/Queens Quay East 

 

Cyclists:

 

  • Shifting of the Martin Goodman Trail between Merchants’ Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East. Cyclists will be re-routed onto the new temporary bi-directional lane, separated from traffic with concrete barriers.
  • Bike Share station relocated to Aitken Place Park. 

 

TTC Bus Stop:

 

  • In coordination with the TTC, the existing northbound bus stop at 11 Parliament Street will be relocated to the west side of Merchants’ Wharf on Queens Quay, slightly east of the T3 Bayside building. Temporary signage will be in place.

 

Map for Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm Construction Notice 4

Above: Map showing the temporary traffic configuration on Queens Quay East at Merchants’ Wharf, including the relocated TTC bus stop, detour for the Martin Goodman Trail, and temporary cycling route.

 

Flagmen and traffic control personnel will be used as necessary to maintain safe passage for vehicles, pedestrians & cyclists. 

 

To learn more about the Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm project, including what’s being built and how it will shape the future of the area, explore the immersive experience.

 

Questions?


To learn more, please visit the Quayside Project Webpage

 

To send us questions or concerns about construction, contact Quayside@Easternconstruction.com or info@waterfrontoronto.ca

 

All construction notices, as well as information about all ongoing construction can be found on the Quayside Construction Webpage