Rascacielo
Senior Member
Today from the Rosedale end. They’re power washing the bridge, so maybe that’s a sign of impending opening?
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Northern Light
Superstar
Already tagged, I see. I hope they have a mural planned here.
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
I live close to that bridge and noticed them doing the power washing before. It's frustrating how this bridge has appeared to be substantially completed for months now yet still remains closed.
Northern Light
Superstar
As with many City projects, there are management issues.
Some occur early (unforeseen soil conditions); some are problems w/contractor oversight throughout........ while we also have the issue of tacking on change orders and last minute add-ons (much of the work south of Bloor was just added this year.
Northern Light
Superstar
Momentarily, some photos........... but first...........some news.
Spoke to the crew on site, yesterday. Bridge will open within two weeks. They are waiting on Hydro to turn the power on for the lights, and otherwise just some minor touch-ups.
To the best of the crew's knowledge, no murals are contemplated for the bridge/tunnel facings.
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Photos, taken May 8th, 2025:
South side:
New paving/line marking over the top:
North side, bridge/landscaping:
Spoke to the crew on site, yesterday. Bridge will open within two weeks. They are waiting on Hydro to turn the power on for the lights, and otherwise just some minor touch-ups.
To the best of the crew's knowledge, no murals are contemplated for the bridge/tunnel facings.
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Photos, taken May 8th, 2025:
South side:
New paving/line marking over the top:
North side, bridge/landscaping:
Towered
Superstar
I don't see any runnels 
PL1
Senior Member
So we're going to get "natural" murals, or whatever people decide to spray paint?
Northern Light
Superstar
mike0001
New Member
From the newsletter:
The City of Toronto is targeting opening the Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge (Morley Callaghan Footbridge) across Rosedale Valley Ravine and the pedestrian tunnel under Bloor Street East that connect the the neighborhoods of Rosedale and North St. James Town to the public by the end of May 2025.
While all other construction activities are finished, the bridge and tunnel will remain closed, and you may notice a temporary pause in on-site activity. This is expected as Toronto Hydro must complete the connection and testing of the new lighting system before the bridge and tunnel can safely open. This work is anticipated to begin the week of May 26 and is expected to take one week to complete.
Travel lanes on Bloor Street East have been restored for people driving and cycling.
Construction Update - May 2025
The City of Toronto is targeting opening the Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge (Morley Callaghan Footbridge) across Rosedale Valley Ravine and the pedestrian tunnel under Bloor Street East that connect the the neighborhoods of Rosedale and North St. James Town to the public by the end of May 2025.
While all other construction activities are finished, the bridge and tunnel will remain closed, and you may notice a temporary pause in on-site activity. This is expected as Toronto Hydro must complete the connection and testing of the new lighting system before the bridge and tunnel can safely open. This work is anticipated to begin the week of May 26 and is expected to take one week to complete.
Travel lanes on Bloor Street East have been restored for people driving and cycling.
robmausser
Senior Member
Welcome to every single project in Toronto lol
stdavidsward
New Member
The recent frequency and granularity of these updates makes me feel like someone at the City knows this project is being watched
To state the obvious, I think everyone wants this done.Northern Light
Superstar
The recent frequency and granularity of these updates makes me feel like someone at the City knows this project is being watched
There are definitely people at the City who read UT regularly.............
Rascacielo
Senior Member
Today. Pre-opening updates.
First we start with the tunnel under Bloor. Looks like there’s some kind of murals lining both sides. Wanna bet how long before they’re defaced with tags?
Crossing Bloor, looking at the long ramp down to the bridge
The bridge itself looking north from Bloor. There are also steps from the sidewalk down to the bridge.
And from the Rosedale end looking south
Finally, looking up at the span from Rosedale Valley Rd
First we start with the tunnel under Bloor. Looks like there’s some kind of murals lining both sides. Wanna bet how long before they’re defaced with tags?
Crossing Bloor, looking at the long ramp down to the bridge
The bridge itself looking north from Bloor. There are also steps from the sidewalk down to the bridge.
And from the Rosedale end looking south
Finally, looking up at the span from Rosedale Valley Rd
TwoWheelPoli
Active Member
The Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge finally opened today!
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Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge Now Open
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Northern Light
Superstar
The Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge finally opened today!
Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge Now Open
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
I won't bring all of Two-Wheel's pics over, since I'm sure he'd appreciate some of you visiting his site.
But a couple ought to have a place in the thread!
UT'ers also have thing for Cute K9's that pose: