Spadina and King intersection closed for two weeks

WATCH: The downtown intersection could cause traffic chaos around the city. Jackson Proskow reports. 

TORONTO – Streetcar track work will force the closure of the Spadina Avenue and King Street intersection for two weeks beginning today.

All four directions will be off limits to vehicular traffic from 10 a.m. Tuesday to August 20 at 6 a.m..

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This follows similar repair work on the Richmond and York Street intersection which will be closed until August 17.

The City of Toronto says there will be detours along eastbound King Street approaching Spadina and northbound on Spadina approaching King.

Alternative eastbound and westbound routes include Front Street, Adelaide Street and Queen Street. Bathurst Street and University Avenue are alternatives for northbound and southbound traffic.

Pedestrian access and walkways will be maintained on all sides during construction.