8/1/2013 7:41:50 PM

August 1, 2013

Intersection at Spadina and King closed for two weeks

The intersection of Spadina Avenue and King Street West will be closed in all four directions for TTC track replacement work from Tuesday, August 6 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 20 at 6 a.m.

All eastbound traffic on King Street approaching Spadina Avenue will be detoured to Bathurst Street, Portland Street or Brant Street. All westbound traffic on King Street approaching Spadina Avenue will be routed to John Street, Peter Street or Charlotte Street.

All northbound traffic on Spadina Avenue approaching King Street will be detoured to Bremner Boulevard, Blue Jays Way or Front Street. All southbound traffic on Spadina Avenue approaching King Street will be routed to Queen Street, Richmond Street or Adelaide Street.

Alternative eastbound and westbound routes include Front Street, Adelaide Street and Queen Street. Bathurst Street and University Avenue are alternatives for northbound and southbound traffic.

A safety barricade will be placed around all four sides of the intersection, providing a safe barrier between the construction and pedestrians. Pedestrian access to businesses and walkways will be maintained on all sides during construction.

More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets/.

The City recently introduced T.O. INview, a map that shows information about planned capital construction work taking place across the city. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/inview.

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