Temporary Closure of Dowry Street

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The decision

2025-09-18 · Scarborough Community Council · amended

As filed

The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the temporary closure of Dowry Street to vehicular traffic between a point 15 metres west of the east end of Dowry Street and a point 44.1 metres further west, from September 18, 2025, until such time that Metrolinx can design and deliver the permanent road closure to facilitate pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements to Agincourt GO Station. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Scarborough Community Council's decision.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

The purpose of this motion is to request a temporary closure of Dowry Street. A permanent road closure by Metrolinx was approved in 2018, Agenda Item History - 2018.SC32.40, while Metrolinx completes the work necessary for the permanent closure, the community has requested I expediate a temporary closure of Dowry Street until the permanent closure by Metrolinx is completed. Currently, vehicles are using this dead-end

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portion of Dowry Street to drop off and pick up GO passengers, causing traffic chaos and creating unsafe conditions for vulnerable road users accessing Agincourt GO.

Staff recommended

Councillor Nick Mantas recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council temporarily close Dowry Street to vehicular traffic between a point 15 metres west of the east end of Dowry Street and a point 44.1 metres further west, from September 18, 2025, until such time that Metrolinx can design and deliver the permanent road closure to facilitate pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements to Agincourt GO Station.

On the record

The item as the City filed it