Central Parkway East integrated road project

Central Parkway East was initially scheduled for resurfacing. This necessary construction provided an opportunity to implement broader street improvements at the same time.

By coordinating these upgrades with regular maintenance, the City will save time, reduce taxpayer costs and avoid repeated construction.

The road improvements include:

• Repave asphalt roads
• Remove the traffic signals at Central Parkway East and Bloor Street, and at the intersection of Central Parkway East and Cliff Road (North) as well as install roundabouts at these two locations
• Widen the sidewalks on each side of the road
• Add cycle tracks to the boulevards
• Add crossrides at all intersections
• Replace and realign curbs
• Replace streetlight poles and upgrade lighting
• Replace and repair catch basins
• Repair the drainage along the road to help divert water
• Add protected intersection features (to be confirmed during the detailed design)
• Add a noise wall on the east side of the road, south of Burnhamthorpe Road (to be confirmed during detailed design)
• Plant more trees, where appropriate and possible, to create a thicker tree canopy, improve the micro-climate on the corridor and provide shade

Roundabouts will be built at the Bloor Street and Cliff Road (North) intersections, adding several operational and safety advantages. This will help reduce speeds and significantly improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.

Roundabouts also help reduce congestion and travel delays, as traffic flows more smoothly compared to signalized intersections. Additionally, these features contribute to a more efficient and user-friendly transportation corridor, supporting both community mobility and overall road safety.

An existing multi-use trail exists along Central Parkway East between Bloor Street and Burnhamthorpe Road (east side). However, this active transportation facility is shared spaced (between pedestrians and cyclists) and not continuous throughout the corridor.

As part of the City’s approved Cycling Master Plan (2018), it identified the need for separate cycle tracks and continuous facilities.

The new cycle tracks on Central Parkway East will improve safety, support active transportation, promote environmental sustainability and enhance transit access.