Construction restrictions in Toronto during World Cup could delay move-in dates for condo developments
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The peak construction season could see a few pauses this summer, at least in the downtown core and on select major roads as Toronto prepares to host six games for the FIFA World Cup.
Construction restrictions in Toronto during World Cup could delay move-in dates for condo developments Developers and industry stakeholders say a plan to curb lane closures for construction and hydro work during the World Cup could delay occupancy at several highrises near completion. By Cristina Howorun Posted March 19, 2026 2:05 pm. The peak construction season could see a few pauses this summer, at least in the downtown core and on select major roads as Toronto prepares to host six games for the FIFA World Cup. The City of Toronto has developed a plan that will restrict lane closures for hydro work and construction. It’s a move that industry stakeholders say could delay occupancy at several high-rise developments and even cost some workers weeks or months of paycheques. “It could be upwards of 10,000 units. We’ve got hundreds of projects at the residential side,” Richard Lyall, President of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario says of the impact. “There’s commercial work, office work that’s being done. There’s institutional work. And of course, we’ve got a lot of civil work that’s ongoing. That’s roads, subways, and things like that. So, everything’s sort of interconnected.” There will be “no work permitted” on roads and sidewalks within an area bounded by Sherbourne Street, Bloor Street, Lansdowne Avenue, and the lakeshore, as well as major arterial roads between Dufferin Street and Yonge Street from the lakeshore to Highway 401. The restrictions will be...