A major downtown intersection in Toronto will be closed for the entire week due to ongoing gridlock on Spadina Avenue.
The intersection of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, January 20th at 7 a.m. until Friday, January 24th at 11 p.m. This closure is necessary to allow for the completion of construction work on the Spadina streetcar tracks.
The closure is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in the area, as the intersection is a major thoroughfare for both vehicles and pedestrians. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and allow for extra travel time during the closure.
The construction work on the Spadina streetcar tracks has been ongoing since last year and has caused numerous delays and detours in the area. The closure of this intersection is the latest in a series of closures and disruptions that have affected the downtown core.
City officials are urging commuters to use public transportation or consider alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking, to avoid the expected traffic congestion. The TTC has also announced that additional buses will be added to the affected routes to help alleviate the impact of the closure.
The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both workers and the public, as the construction work on the streetcar tracks is a complex and delicate process. The City of Toronto apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the public for their patience and understanding during this time.
For more information on the closure and alternate routes, please visit the City of Toronto’s website or follow @CityofToronto on Twitter for updates.
