Traffic Management for King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles

The infrastructure upgrades at the King Street West, Queen Street West, The Queensway, and Roncesvalles Avenue (KQQR) Intersection, which took place from 2020 to 2022, included the topside rehabilitation of the Parkside Drive bridge at The Queensway, replacing water mains and relining sewers, road and sidewalk reconstruction, and overhead wire and TTC track upgrades. The project also included relocating streetcar stops, reconfiguring the KQQR intersection, completing the Roncesvalles Avenue design with streetscape improvements, modifying TTC platforms for accessibility, adding dedicated left-turn lanes, extending bicycle lanes, and installing a new sidewalk for improved pedestrian crossings. These efforts were coordinated to enhance the overall infrastructure and accessibility in the area.

As part of these major infrastructure works, TraffMobility developed multimodal traffic management plans to support all construction stages. The goal was to minimize traffic impacts and direct road users through alternate routes. The plans were designed to address the needs of all road users and inform them of the ongoing construction works.

The multimodal traffic management plans included detailed traffic and safety analyses, a signage plan, detour analysis, and a multimodal assessment of impacts on pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, emergency vehicle routes, vehicular traffic, and on-street parking. They also considered any special events expected to coincide with the planned construction schedule within the wider study area. Meetings with City staff, the TTC, and other stakeholders were held to ensure effective communication and approval of the plans. The project aimed to minimize disruptions and guide all road users safely through the construction zones. The TraffMobility team also supported the City's consultation team in addressing FAQs and any concerns throughout all the construction stages.