The city is dedicating a stretch of a waterfront street to cyclists and pedestrians, closing it to cars and trucks permanently.
The westbound lane of Fleet Street between Bathurst and Iannuzzi Streets will only be open to pedestrians and cyclists starting on Monday.
It comes as a part of the city’s Vision Zero plan to ‘normalize’ the busy intersection and improve road safety.
According to the city, the five-arm, high-collision intersection has been a problematic location. It poses danger to pedestrians and cyclists, causes delays to streetcars, and confuses drivers.
The city said the closure will shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and improve traffic for the 509 and 511 streetcars.
The city said it is part of a long-term strategy to reconfigure the intersection and create a new public space in the area.