Construction Notice #65: Port Lands Flood Protection & Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects

January 2025

Construction Manager: EllisDon

 

Traffic Notice

 

Lake Shore Boulevard East Westbound Lanes Closed from Don Roadway to Cherry Street on Saturday, January 17 for a Watermain Installation on the Lake Shore Bridge 


On Saturday, January 17, there will be a one-day closure of Lake Shore Boulevard going westbound between Don Roadway and Cherry Street. This work is to support the installation of the watermain along the Lake Shore Bridge. In the event of inclement weather, work will be rescheduled to Saturday, January 24. This work is anticipated to take place during the day of Saturday, January 17.    
 

  • Traffic Adjustments:  

    1. Westbound Lake Shore Blvd East 

    Lake Shore Blvd East starting at Don Roadway (the Lake Shore Bridge) will be closed to all westbound traffic.  

    Access at Carlaw Ave: There will be no modifications to current traffic movements at the Carlaw intersection. Drivers may turn right (North), left (South), or proceed straight (West) to access Booth Ave, Logan Ave, and Morse St. Drivers proceeding west can also access the DVP and Southbound Don Roadway. 


2. Don Roadway & DVP Impacts  

Traveling North on Don Roadway:  

  •   -Drivers cannot turn left to travel west on Lake Shore Blvd.  
  • -Drivers can turn right to travel east on Lake Shore Blvd or proceed straight to access the DVP.  


From DVP Southbound Exit:  

  •  -No right turns permitted onto westbound Lake Shore Blvd.  
  • Detour: Motorists can travel south on Don Roadway towards Commissioners St or turn left to head east on Lake Shore Blvd. 


3. Eastbound Traffic  

No Impact: All eastbound lanes on Lake Shore Blvd East will remain open and unaffected.  

Pedestrian & Cyclist Access  

The Multi-Use Path located on the south boulevard of Lake Shore Blvd East will remain open between Don Roadway and Carlaw Ave.  

Safety and Management  

To ensure the safety of workers and the public:  

  •  -Paid Duty Officers will be stationed at each affected intersection to control traffic flow.  
  • -Please follow all posted signage and directions from on-site personnel. 
Map showing road closures and available detour routes near Lake Shore Boulevard and Gardiner Expressway, highlighting restricted access on Commissioners Street and Don Roadway in Toronto.

Above: Map illustrating the detour routes and road closure during the scheduled watermain installation along Lake Shore Boulevard East. 
 

Questions?

To learn more about this project, please visit the Lake Shore Boulevard East Project Webpage.

To send us questions or concerns about construction, use this online inquiry form. You can also email us at plfp@ellisdon.com.