Bay Street between King Street and Richmond Street and eastbound Adelaide Street at York Street were shut down to both vehicles and pedestrians during the height of the morning rush on Monday until just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
In a statement, Mayor John Tory’s office said they were informed by the owners of the building, Talon International Development, that the spire on top of the Trump Tower is structurally sound.“After more than a day of extensive examination, it was determined by the various engineering specialists and consultants involved, including the fabricator of the structural steel framing, that the spire at the Trump Hotel and Residences, Toronto is structurally sound,” Neil Labatte, president and CEO of Talon said in a release. “There was never a risk to public safety.”
No businesses in the area had been closed down due to the antenna issue.
The tower is close to 300 metres tall (58 stories tall) and appeared slightly damaged and bent.
Prior to the streets re-opening, Mayor Tory’s office stressed that safety is a top priority and that the city directed the owners of Trump Tower to ensure the building did not pose a risk to the public.
“The safety of the public is the primary concern for the Mayor and the City,” the statement read. “The Mayor has asked for an investigation into this matter and is determined that responsible parties are held accountable.”
The mayor’s office also expressed concern over the effect the closure would have on drivers.
“The Mayor is very concerned about the impact on traffic in the downtown core and surrounding area,” the statement read. “Every effort is being made to reopen affected roads as soon as it is safe.”
/City News.
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