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King-Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge

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Background

• King-Liberty Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge Environmental Assessment (EA) Study endorsed by City Council on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011

• EA recommended a new bridge extending over the CN / Metrolinx rail corridor from Duoro Street to the western leg of Western Battery Road

• bridge design and construction to be coordinated with Strachan Avenue grade separation and Metrolinx corridor improvements

• bridge construction to follow completion of Metrolinx work

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Approved Location

Duoro St.

King St.

Western Battery Rd..

Sudbury St.

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Approved Design

North

• Bridge will be aligned with the western legs of both Douro Street and Western Battery Road

• 5 m wide pedestrian / cycle bridge spanning the entirety of the 45 m wide CN / Metrolinx rail corridor

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Approved Design

North

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Approved Design

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Approved Design

• Access to the bridge will be provided by an open staircase with a bicycle channel

• Elevators will provide barrier free access• Bridge deck and the connections will be illuminated with

sufficient lighting • Bridge deck will be enclosed to meet Metrolinx requirements• Requirements for security measures (such as security

cameras) will be reviewed during detail design

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Approved Design

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Approved Design

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Approved Design

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Expected Construction

• Consultant services have been retained by the City to design and construct the bridge

• Detail design: 2016/2017• Construction: 2017/2018

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Keeping You Informed

• Further public consultation on design details coming this winter

• Pre-Construction Notice about 3 months before work starts

• Construction Notice about 1 month before work starts

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Keeping You Informed

toronto.ca/king-liberty-bridgeContact us:

Jason DicemanSr. Public Consultation Coordinatorjdiceman@toronto.ca Tel: 416-392-2974

Thank you for your patience. Building a great city takes time. Better Infrastructure for all of us is worth the wait.