Utility Investigations in Bloor and Yonge Neighbourhood

Crews will continue ongoing utility investigations (including test pit drilling), as part of the TTC’s Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project through to June 30, 2022. The test pit areas are located along the north and south walkways on Bloor Street East from east of Yonge Street to east of Park Road.

The work continues to take place from May 4, 2022 through June 30, 2022. The test pit areas are shown in red on the map. 

Work hours

• Work at these locations is expected to be completed by June 30, 2022.

• Some work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

• Work on Bloor Street East will take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Some night work will be required and will take place between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday to Friday.
  
• Weekend work may be required and a separate notice will be sent out prior to work commencing.  
  
  

What to expect 

• Investigations to be conducted between May 4 to June 30, 2022 with temporary asphalt repairs to follow and replacement of granite pavers at a later date.
• Due to unknown site conditions, test pits are subject to location and quantity variability.
• Equipment and work trucks continue to be present on the roadway as crews move from one test pit to the next.
• You may experience noise and vibration related to drilling, hydro-vacuuming, and equipment use. Efforts will be made to keep noise levels to a minimum.
  
  

Traffic, pedestrian and transit restrictions

• Pedestrian walkways and property access will be maintained at all times.
• Be weary of bike lane mergers.
• No impacts to TTC bus stops are anticipated.
• As always, please take care when travelling near work sites.
  
  

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve transit in Toronto.

For further information:

Theresa Buck, Construction Liaison Officer, 647-882-0137; theresa.buck@ttc.ca.