To accommodate utility work related to the Steeles West Subway Station construction, Ian Macdonald Boulevard will be closed to through traffic, Thompson Road/Northwest Gate to Founders Road, from Wednesday, Nov. 4 (early morning) to Wednesday, Nov. 11 (evening).
Only local traffic and Emergency Vehicles accessing Toronto Track & Field Centre, and the new York Stadium will be permitted beyond the Thompson Rd and Founders Rd circles. The contractor performing the work will have traffic control signage in place to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely around the site. Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to use the sidewalk on the south side of Ian Macdonald Boulevard during the construction work. Pedestrians and drivers are asked to watch for and obey any traffic control personnel and/or signs when travelling in the area.
TTC Route 106 will be on a route diversion during the closure. The 106 route will go northbound on Sentinel Road, east on Pond Road, north on Ian Macdonald into the Harry W. Arthur Common. The following TTC 106 bus stops will be out of service during the disruption:
- Pond Road & Arboretum Lane;
- Ian Macdonald & Thompson Road (outside Tait McKenzie);
- Ian Macdonald at McLaughlin College; and,
- Ian Macdonald at Chimneystack Road.
Community members with mobility issues who require assistance during this disruption should contact Transportation Services 416-736-2100 ext 22546 or vango@yorku.ca.
Questions or concerns can be directed to John Wilson by email jwilson@yorku.ca or mobile 416-737-1792
Click here for a link to the TYSSE Construction Notice and a map of the work.