City unveils $720M in construction

The city said $360 million will be allocated to roads, expressways and bridges. Of more than 200 projects, 60 considered ‘major’ initiatives

The city unveiled its construction season to-do list this week, outlining more than $720 million in projects meant to improve the city’s aging infrastructure.

Of more than 200 projects, 60 are considered “major” initiatives.

The plan was announced by Councillor Jaye Robinson (Ward 25 Don Valley West) at a news conference at Parliament St. and Gerrard St. E.

“Like last year, 2018 is going to be a busy year on our roads for construction,” Robinson, chairperson of the public works and infrastructure committee, said in a statement.

“This is critical work that needs to be done. We need to make sure that we’re renewing our aging infrastructure to improve the quality of our network of roads, bridges, sewers and water mains.”

The city said $360 million will be allocated to roads, expressways, and bridges; $299 million on sewers and water mains; and $61.2 million on basement flooding protection. Major projects include: The replacement of the TTC track at the Gerrard St. E. and Parliament St. intersection.

A major reconfiguration of the Bloor St. W.-Dundas St. W.Kipling Ave. area.

Replacing the water main on Jarvis St. from Dundas St. E. to Queen St. E.

Rehabilitating the Gardiner Expressway from Jarvis to Cherry Sts.

Construction will continue throughout the summer months, with some starting later in the year.