The Ford government said Tuesday it will begin removing and reconfiguring bike lanes on some of Toronto’s busiest streets following a Court of Appeal ruling. The province announced it is proceeding with bids and work to dismantle and redesign the lanes, targeting portions of major corridors to adjust the cycling infrastructure.
Officials indicated that the plan involves removing existing bike lanes and reconfiguring roadways in response to the appellate decision. The announcement confirms the government’s intent to move forward with the changes on streets identified as high-traffic routes, though specific street-by-street details were not provided in the release.
The development comes after a court ruling related to the bike lanes, with the province asserting that the changes will proceed in line with the court outcome. The statement emphasized that the project aims to address concerns raised by the appellate decision while maintaining commitments to the city’s transportation objectives.
Details on timing, exact lane configurations, and affected intersections were not disclosed in the province’s brief note. The city and local stakeholders have previously weighed competing interests around safety, traffic flow, and the economic impact on businesses along affected corridors.
As the work moves forward, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians can expect adjustments as lanes are removed or reconfigured and road patterns shift to accommodate the updated design. The province did not provide a timeline for completion or a full list of affected streets in its Tuesday release.
