BLOOR STREET
Construction Update
September 17, 2010
Bloor Street Transformation Update
The granite work on the north boulevard, between Yonge Street and Avenue Road, is nearing completion, with minor works outstanding. The top coat of asphalt will be applied September 28th to September 30th. The intersection of Bay and Bloor Streets will be closed to north/south bound traffic beginning at 7:00 p.m. on September 28th and will reopen early-morning on September 29th. Similarly, the intersection of Avenue Road and Bloor Street will be closed at 7:00 p.m. on September 29th and will reopen early-morning on September 30th.
In order, to ensure optimal health and survival, the trees will be planted in the spring, 2011. A skid resistant plywood has been installed to cover the tree pits, in the interim, or in some instances an orange barrel has been tied to the tree grate. The tree rings are coated, and will initially appear to be “rustedâ€, however, the coating will wear away over time to expose a patina finish which will complement the colour of the granite.
The City has advised that the Bloor Street Transformation Project currently has a completion date of October 21st, 2010.
The Hydro vault work on the north west corner of Church Street and Bloor Street is imminent, and will take approximately eight to ten weeks to complete.
Please take the opportunity to visit the east portion of Bloor Street , as the new bike posts have been installed, and have been receiving positive reviews. New granite benches will be installed within the year.