dtah: Toronto’s Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge
Toronto’s rebuilt Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge keeps much of what people liked about the old crossing, while making it safer, roomier and easier to use. With DTAH as bridge architect and urban design adviser, the project gives a familiar neighbourhood route a much-needed update.
Also known as the Morley Callaghan Footbridge, it crosses the Rosedale Valley, linking Rosedale with North St. James Town and Sherbourne subway station. The new steel structure echoes the old bridge’s distinctive angled supports. Safety barriers and stainless-steel mesh leave views of the ravine open, while wooden handrails add a comfortable, familiar touch.
Both the bridge and adjoining tunnel are now wider, giving people more room to pass and a clearer view ahead. Improved lighting and a new accessible route to Bloor Street make getting around easier. In the tunnel, artwork by Inuit artist Couzyn van Heuvelen explores travel and migration, offering something to notice along the way.
The result still feels like part of the neighbourhood. For people who use it every day, the improvements are practical: more space, better visibility, and an easier crossing, with the ravine still in view.
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