Starting March 1, work on the water mains will close northbound Keele Street from Finch Avenue West to Murray Ross Parkway for approximately six weeks.
Detour signs will be posted to redirect traffic to alternate routes (see map). Motorists will face significant traffic delays.
Construction work includes relining the water main under Keele Street between Finch Avenue West and Murray Ross Parkway. Motorists will need to obey all signs and slow down through the construction zone.
Businesses on Keele Street will remain open. Access to all businesses on Keele Street between Toro Road and Finch Avenue West will be maintained. Northbound and southbound traffic will be permitted along Keele Street south of Finch Avenue West. Motorists travelling northbound along Keele Street will have to detour at Finch Avenue West.
Alternate Routes
The alternate northbound detour route is east on Toro Road, north on Tangiers Road and west on the Murray Ross Parkway extension back on to Keele Street northbound. Finch Avenue West traffic will detour north on Tangiers Road to Murray Ross Parkway to access Keele Street. Southbound traffic will not be affected.
TTC Bus Route Services
Transit delays may be experienced on 36 Finch Avenue West, 107 Keele North, 41 Keele and 196 York University Rocket bus services. A small portion of the York University Busway will also be closed to westbound buses from Tangiers Road to Keele Street. Buses will use the Tangiers Road and Murray Ross Parkway to access Keele Street.
For more information, visit the York University Subway Construction website.