The document summarizes plans for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge being built in Toronto called the King-Liberty Bridge. An environmental assessment recommended the bridge to connect Duoro Street to Western Battery Road over the CN/Metrolinx rail corridor. The approved design includes a 5m wide bridge with open staircases and elevators for access. Construction is planned for 2017-2018 following detail design work and public consultation.

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King-Liberty
Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge
toronto.ca/king-liberty-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.
Western Battery
Sudbury St.

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Approved Design
• 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-bridge
Contact us:
Jason Diceman
Sr. Public Consultation Coordinator
jdiceman@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.