BBTCA pedestrian tunnel to open in late July

The long-awaited pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is expected to open in late July.

According to PortsToronto, the $82.5 million project (partly financed by airport users via the existing Airport Improvement Fee for the airport) received a “substantial completion” certificate on May 29, prompting the announcement of the approximate opening date.

In a statement, PortsToronto said that determination of a final date will be communicated in the coming weeks and is dependent on commissioning one remaining elevator, completion of final finishing work such as tiling, the implementation of a new Digital Out-of-Home advertising platform and passenger service enhancements, and the installation of integral safety and security systems.