Tilley Drive Traffic Concerns

City of Toronto transportation engineers have redesigned the intersection to improve safety by removing the offset in the intersection to improve visibility and minimize turning conflicts, create dedicated left-turn lanes, and give more distance for drivers to manoeuver across traffic before turning left on Lawson Road. I have heard concerns from the community that aligning the exit of the plaza and Tilley Drive may increase traffic infiltration onto Tilley Drive. Residents have brought forward many suggestions including reducing the speed limit, adding speed humps and prohibiting straight through movements between the plaza and Tilley Drive. I have also received a suggestion via petition to examine closing the entrance to Tilley Drive from Port Union Road. I have been advised by City staff that road closures must satisfy technical requirements and at this time, they do not recommend pursuing this option for Tilley Drive. The best path forward at this time is finding a solution that can be in place prior to completion of the Port Union Road widening project.