Road Closures and Transit Service Disruptions

Notice - British Columbia Road Resurfacing

Please be advised that British Columbia Road from Lakeshore Blvd. West to Alberta Circle is scheduled to be resurfaced on Wednesday November 27th & Thursday November 28th (weather permitting). This work includes grinding out old asphalt, repaving, and line repainting. Work crews will keep one lane of traffic open in each direction which could include alternating traffic. Expect delays in the area.

Last Updated: November 26, 2024

Notice - TTC Construction - Fleet St. & Service Changes

Please note that the TTC has planned work of the final phase of overhead upgrades along the Waterfront, scheduled from late November 2024 through January 2025. This work will complete the overhead upgrades on Fleet Street, west of Bathurst Street to Fleet Loop, with temporary route adjustments in place to maintain service during construction.

Service Adjustments:
• 509 Harbourfront: From November 1 to 24, streetcars will operate between Union Station and Exhibition Loop. Beginning November 24, service will adjust to run between Union Station and Queens Quay / Spadina Loop until the completion of Fleet Street work in early 2025.
• 511 Bathurst: Effective November 14, streetcars will operate between Bathurst and Union Stations, with replacement bus service provided between Exhibition Loop and Wolseley Loop starting November 17.

This work is essential to ensure the safety and reliability of the streetcar network along the Waterfront.

Last Updated: November 14, 2024

Exhibition GO - Metrolinx Pedestrian Bridge Open

Please note on Friday October 18th Metrolinx officially opened the new pedestrian bridge across the rail corridor that will keep people moving during Ontario Line construction.

The new pedestrian bridge will continue to facilitate important access between Atlantic Avenue and Exhibition Place, supporting both the Ontario Line construction and ongoing upgrades to the Exhibition GO station.

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

Exhibition GO - Entrance Notice

Please be advised that Metrolinx will be using the new North Side Station Entrance at the Exhibition GO, starting as early as Friday October 25, 2024.

The sidewalk from Atlantic Ave to Exhibition GO will be permanently closed. Public/Passengers will be directed to the New North Station Building which will provide fully accessible station access. A new passenger pick-up and drop-off location will also be opened for public use on Atlantic Ave. This will be a long-term closure as construction activities for the future Exhibition station for the Ontario Line is underway (see attached notice).

Last Updated: October 17, 2024

509 Streetcar Upgrades

Please be advised of upcoming essential overhead upgrades along the 509 Harbourfront route on Queens Quay West, scheduled to take place from September 3, 2024 to January 2025. This work will be completed in phases and is vital to provide streetcar service for the long-term future.

September 3 to November 2024
TTC track crews will begin the first phase of overhead upgrades from Queens Quay West and Bathurst Street towards Union Station. This phase includes critical inspections and replacement of aging infrastructure to support future service. During this time, the 509 Harbourfront streetcar service will be temporarily replaced by buses. Work will be prioritized between Union Station and Spadina Avenue to return partial 509 Harbourfront streetcars between Union Station and Queens Quay Loop (Spadina and Queens Quay) by early October.

Late November 2024 to January 2025
The second phase will focus on the overhead infrastructure between Bathurst Street and Strachan Avenue. Additional communication and service plans will be provided closer to this phase.

Please see the notice attached for further details.

Last Updated: September 2024