As of today (Monday January 23) the West Toronto Railpath will be closed at Bloor for about a year. Approaching Bloor from the north at Ernest Ave, the ramp associated with the earlier closure is still there.
If you continue south on the platform, you will discover that the second ramp back to the rail path is gone, and you can see the construction starting at Bloor. I wonder how that one bike is going to get back to its owner. At this point, your only option is to go through the station and down the stairs to Bloor.
Your better option is to turn east at Ernest to Symington, and then to cross Bloor at the offset intersection with Sterling. In principle you could also cross Bloor at Perth, but there is no signal there.
Unfortunately, there are no really good options going south from this point. You could ride against traffic on Sterling which is one way northbound, or you could go along the sidewalk to Perth.
This sign shows that the nearest access back to the Railpath is through the Henderson parking lot, at which point you might as well stay on Sterling until Dundas.
Riding north on the Railpath, you will see this sign at Bloor and your only choice is to go down the stairs.
There is a sign at Dundas about the closure, but it is easy to miss.
In summary, unless you are willing to carry your bike up and down stairs, the Railpath is blocked at Bloor, and you will have to consider a detour.
Riding the rest of the way into work this morning along College, I am reminded the sharrows are bullshit.
Late January 2023 update from Councillor Bravo’s office:
“The construction of the stoplight at Bloor and Perth is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to start by the end of the year and will be coordinated with other works in this area.
Given the closure of the Railpath due to Metrolinx construction, our office has reached out to Staff regarding the possibility of fast-tracking the light or installing a temporary pedestrian crossover at this location.”
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Thanks for this post — this is important information for many people who might be caught by surprise.
A major problem with riding on Sterling to Dundas is the heavy truck traffic around the chocolate factory, as well as the various construction sides on the East and West side. It is really quite unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists, especially when compared to the railpath.
There is going to be another entrance to the railpath at Perth (where it meets Sterling), and I was hoping that this would get opened in time for the detour. This is also related to a realignment of the Perth/Sterling intersection that is happening as part of the development between MOCA and the railpath.
The opening at Perth and Sterling is closed because part of it is blocked by the construction site around the Tower building. I’ve been in contact with Councillor Bravo about this, but there is little they can do.
Too bad, as this would make the detour much safer. Is there a timeline when it will open? Hopefully at some point this year?
I’m also going to follow up with Bravo about the possibility of a traffic light at Perth, which was proposed a while ago.
Hi there,
I have lived right at Perth and Sterling for the last 3 years, and all I can say is that this neighbourhood is a nightmare of epic proportions, the lack of interest for the safety of the residents is outrageous. Meanwhile, the city and developers keep at their big projects while we cannot access any amenities/needs in our area safely. The entrance to the railpath on Perth/Sterling, has been closed for 18 months. It’s been completed since at least Oct 2022, and yet, according to the developers, it’s the city’s fault that it’s not open. It’s infuriating to see the work completed and access closed.
I checked with Bravo’s office, and they say that it is the developer that has delayed the opening. So it goes. I will follow up with them again as the closure at Bloor makes this issue more urgent.