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Queen Street East construction site staging area extension until March 2027
City Council is being asked to extend the temporary closure of the north sidewalk and part of the westbound curb lane on Queen Street East at 1134 Queen Street (a 3-storey condo site) for six months, from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The developer requested the extension because building permit and Toronto Water service connection approvals delayed the start of construction from 2025 to March 2026. Transportation Services supports the extension to allow completion.
The journey
Wed, Jul 8 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted
Wed, Jul 29 · Toronto City Council · not yet heard
Time to act
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Deputation at City Council before the vote; written comment to City Council.
Why is this story here?
ContainedThis is a single-site construction staging area extension affecting one address (1134 Queen Street East) for six months. The closure is temporary and bounded; a future council could revoke it or impose different terms. It is a genuine decision but not reversible with significant cost or affecting multiple sites or a broad policy class. Stakes 1.Touches a narrow groupThe impact is felt by residents and businesses immediately adjacent to 1134 Queen Street East and transit users on that route segment. The north sidewalk closure and loss of one curb lane affect pedestrian and vehicle traffic in a specific, narrow area. This is one intersection on one street in one ward. Most Toronto residents will not notice. Salience 1.
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