Upcoming scheduled subway closures and service adjustments
Jul. 25, 2024
This Sat., Jul. 27, and Sun., Jul. 28, there will be no subway service on the portion of Line 1 Yonge-University between St Clair West and Sheppard West stations to accommodate planned track work.
A frequent shuttle bus service will run, stopping at each station along the route. TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding locations. Customers who require Wheel-Trans service can speak with any TTC customer service staff member for assistance.
All subway stations will remain open for customers to load PRESTO cards, purchase PRESTO tickets, and connect to surface routes.
Pape Station bypass
On Sat., Jul. 27, and Sun., Jul. 28, trains on Line 2 Bloor-Danforth will not stop at Pape Station due to Ontario Line construction by Metrolinx. Bus service at Pape Station will be unaffected, and the station will remain open.
Shuttle buses will operate along Danforth Ave. between Broadview and Coxwell stations, connecting to Pape Station. TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding and offloading locations.
Customers heading to Pape Station and requiring the use of an elevator can exit trains at Broadview, Chester, or Coxwell stations and speak to any TTC staff member for assistance, including Wheel-Trans service.
Early nightly subway closures between St Clair West and Sheppard West stations
On Mon., Jul. 29, Tues., Jul 30, Thurs., Aug. 1, and Fri. Aug. 2, subway service on the portion of Line 1 Yonge-University between St Clair West and Sheppard West stations will end nightly at 11 p.m. to accommodate track maintenance. Track work will not take place on Wed., Jul 31 and regular service will run to accommodate the Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride.
During the early closures, shuttle buses will run, stopping at each station along the route. TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding locations. Customers who require Wheel-Trans service can speak with any TTC customer service staff member for assistance.
All subway stations will remain open for customers to load PRESTO cards, purchase PRESTO tickets, and connect to surface routes.
Nightly single-track operation between Sheppard West and Finch West stations
On Mon., Jul. 29, Tues., Jul 30, and Thurs., Aug. 1, subway service on the portion of Line 1 Yonge-University between Sheppard West and Finch West stations will operate on a single track, nightly from 11 p.m., to enable tunnel work on the northbound track. Northbound customers will need to change trains at Sheppard West Station. Longer than normal travel times of approximately 20 minutes can be expected. Regular service will operate on Wed., Jul 31.
While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the conclusion of service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.
Reduced subway speed zones
The TTC is advising customers travelling on several portions of Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth of reduced speed zones, which may result in longer than normal travel times along certain sections of the subway.
As a safety precaution, the TTC reduces speed along sections of rail where maintenance is required, allowing trains to run safely during service hours while minimizing disruptions to customers. They also protect workers who may be required at track level to conduct routine or emergency inspections.
Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider the additional time they may need for their trips. A complete list of current reduced speed zones can be found on the TTC website at:
https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service/Reduced-Speed-Zones.
Weekend bus and streetcar diversions
Events
• Tonight, until Sat., Jul. 27, the 64 Main and 501 Queen will adjust nightly between 6 p.m. and midnight to accommodate Beaches Jazz Fest 2024. The 64 Main will pick-up northbound customers at Queen St. E. / Lee Ave., and 501 Queen streetcars will turn-back at Kingston Rd.
• Starting at 5 a.m. Sat., Jul. 27 until 5 a.m. Sun., Jul. 28, the 63 Ossington and 363 Ossington Night will redirect from Ossington Ave., along Dundas St. W. and Queen St. W., to accommodate OssFest. Buses will run south on Bathurst St., and north on Dufferin St.
• On Sat., Jul. 27, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., the 32 Eglinton West will divert due to Dream Wheels on Eglinton. Buses will redirect from Eglinton Ave. and run both ways along Avenue Rd and Chaplin Cr.
Construction
• Until 2 a.m. on Sun., Jul. 28, the 307 Bathurst Night and 329 Dufferin Night will adjust to accommodate Gardiner Expressway construction, with no service to Exhibition Loop. The 307 Bathurst will turn back at Fort York Blvd., and the 329 Dufferin will turn back at Dufferin Gate Loop via E. Liberty St., Strachan Ave., and Queen St. W.
• From 11 p.m., Fri., Jul. 26 to 4 a.m., Mon., Jul. 29, the 506/306 Carlton will divert to accommodate streetcar infrastructure repairs at Gerrard St. E. and Degrassi St. Streetcars will run both ways along Queen St. E. between Coxwell and Broadview avenues. Replacement buses will serve stops on Gerrard St. E.
• On Sat., Jul. 27, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., westbound service on the 121 Esplanade-River will adjust due to construction. Buses will redirect from The Esplanade at Scott St. and continue to Wellington St.
• On Sat., Jul. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 12 Kingston Road will divert due to construction on Kingston Rd. Buses will divert along Gerrard St. E. and Clonmore Dr. between Victoria Park and Warden avenues.
