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The Lafarge's operation just south of Lemon Bridge. Who knows if it'll still be around 20 years from now, but I'm glad it's still there currently.

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The ever-shifting closure schedule moves again.... Now NOT open tomorrow..

REPAIR SCHEDULE​

*NOTE* Schedule is subject to change due to weather or repair activities. Please consult current bridge status bar at top of this page for up to date information.

Date/PeriodRoadway Access (vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian)
August 29 – September 3Closed
September 3 – September 17Open
September 17 – September 22Closed
September 23 – October 23Open
Bridge expected to return to full operation October 23.
 
A great article in the G&M about the steps taken in the Lower Don for stormwater featuring The Portlands. Very intriguing thoughts on how WT could move a bit north along the Don to work its magic. I love the idea of this organization slowly being given more critical areas and funding!

Idea: The Waterfront Toronto Institute where all of the amazing brains can spread the good word or maybe joining OCADU’s Climate Centre! 🤔

www.theglobeandmail.com

Toronto’s Don River floods offer urgent planning lessons for climate-challenged cities

July’s deluge on the Don Valley Parkway was the result of fateful planning choices decades ago. A Port Lands project is now trying to avert disaster downstream – but there are more far-reaching ways to create ‘sponge cities’ for the future
www.theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com


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Another story on the PlayPark:

https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2...eks-to-create-canadas-most-unique-playground/

Honestly with usual costs for infrastructure in Canada, $75 million for a destination park doesn't seem too horrible. Hopefully government funding come quickly or it could even be good PR for some larger companies to cover the cost and get their name attached. Hopefully it gets funded before the costs rise further!
 
I was coming home from Peterborough this evening on The Gardiner and noticed that the Don Roadway is really prominent now and may be close to the height needed to pave. Will try to get pix as I am down there this week.
 
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I was coming home from Peterborough this evening on The Gardiner and noticed that the Don Roadway is really prominent now and may be close to the height needed to pave. Will try to get pix as I am down there this week.
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Yes, the Don Roadway at the Commissioners St end is just about at the right level now - though I doubt it is ready for paving yet. It will be interesting to see how they link it to the planned extension of Polson St (or, more importantly, how Polson will cross the flood plain!)
 
OPENS IN 2 minutes!! (Well, so Ports Toronto now says!)

Toronto (September 3, 2024) –

The Ship Channel Bridge (Cherry St. Bridge) roadway will be open to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 and 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5.

There has been a minor revision to the repair schedule as crews proceed with ongoing critical repairs. As a result, the bridge will be closed between 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5 and 3:00 p.m., Friday September 6. It will reopen at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 6 and is expected to remain open until 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, with a brief overnight closure on Tuesday, September 10.
 
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