The City of London is set to deliver $270 million in infrastructure investments across the city as part of the London’s Renew Construction Program. The 2024 investments mark another record-breaking year for construction in London with projects aiming to support London’s vision to be more sustainable and infrastructure-ready for future generations to come. Many of this year’s projects will enhance our existing infrastructure, and create a better-connected transportation network across the city that is safe, efficient, affordable and environmentally responsible.
“We are very excited to deliver these projects in 2024 that will bring long-term infrastructure improvements to support our rapidly growing city, and London’s vision towards a more sustainable and emissions-free community,” Jennie Dann, Director of Construction and Infrastructure Services said.
2024 Highlights
This year’s projects include essential transportation projects, sewer separation in the core and multiple phases of rapid transit, as well as improvements to more than 35 intersections, new bike lanes and sidewalks, and upgrades and improvements to aging underground infrastructure.
Also in 2024, both the Adelaide Street North Underpass and Victoria Bridge projects will open to traffic with the projects anticipated to wrap up by the fall.
In neighbourhoods, the Local Road Reconstruction Program will rebuild dozens of streets this year.
Above: An illustration summarizing the 2024 infrastructure improvements.
Top ten projects
London’s top ten construction projects are selected each year to provide an overview of the projects that have the largest benefits, impacts and scope of work. This year, the top ten list involves intersection improvements at Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street, infrastructure renewal at York Street and Wellington Street, multiple rapid transit contracts and the Clark’s Bridge Widening, as well as other key projects across the city. Visit London.ca/construction to learn more about the 2024 infrastructure projects and view an interactive story map of this year’s top ten list.
Navigating construction
There is no better time to check if your commute will be impacted, whether you drive, bike, walk or take transit.
Tips for drivers
- Visit london.ca/roadwork for an interactive map of the current road work that may impact your drive
- Plan ahead by using navigation apps, such as Waze or Google Maps to find alternative routes
- Follow the City of London on social media: @CityofLdnOnt
- Embrace the zipper merge! This is the most efficient way to use the road when approaching lane reductions
Tips for transit riders:
- Plan your trip ahead and visit the LTC website for detour information and service updates
- Follow LTC on social media: @LTCLdnOnt
Tips for cyclists and pedestrians:
- Cyclists are encouraged to use Dundas Place and the Dundas Bikeway for east-west connections through the core area
- Pedestrians are encouraged to use nearby streets to avoid construction and follow signs to navigate the construction zones safely
All businesses remain open and accessible during construction.
For more information on current and upcoming construction projects, visit london.ca/construction.