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Email Cllr. Dianne Saxe
Open utility excavation on sidewalk
City service request (311)
In ProgressUpdated about 1 month ago
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Albany Avenue, Toronto Toronto
Reported on Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 1mo ago
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An active excavation pit on the public sidewalk is exposing soil and utility infrastructure with only a red traffic cone and metal utility cover marking the work area. The open pit creates a trip hazard and blocks pedestrian passage, with no apparent safety fencing beyond the single cone, leaving pedestrians vulnerable to stepping into the excavation or tripping on cover edges. This appears related to a collapsed utility cut in the area.
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Collapsed Utility cut
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Nearby
School
George Brown College Casa Loma Campus
School
Royal St Georges College School Advancement
Bus Stop
Dupont St At Bathurst St
Bus Stop
Bathurst St At Dupont St
Park
Cawthra Playground
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Report Submitted
Apr 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Collapsed Utility cut
Email sent to Toronto 311
Apr 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Awaiting Response
Open for about 1 month
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Comments (1)
Your Reference Number: 09186161 Service Request Type: Damaged Concrete Sidewalk Expected Service Delivery Date/Time: 2026-05-06, 11:55 a.m. Estimated Resolution Timeframe: The service request will be resolved within 1 month. Service Address: Albany Ave & Dupont St