The TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between York Mills and Eglinton stations earlier than usually from Monday, October 19 until Thursday, October 22. Line 1 trains operate only between Finch and York Mills stations and between Eglinton and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations after 11 p.m. those evenings.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops near each station on the closed section of the line. TTC staff are available in each to station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations on the closed section of Line 1 remain open so you can pay fares, buy or load a PRESTO card or PRESTO ticket and connect to TTC or GO Transit buses and Line 5 Eglinton trains. However, the TTC is closing the Ranleigh and Bedford Park accesses to and from Lawrence Station after 11 p.m.

Although shuttle buses are accessible, Wheel-Trans service is also available. You can also board buses along the 97A / 97B Yonge route, which operate north of St Clair Station. Islington Station doesn’t have an elevator so it isn’t accessible.

While this section of Line 1 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

According to a TTC news release, crews are installing communication cables and upgrading infrastructure. During the closure, crews are also improving tunnel drainage and installing new electrical cables and power connections “that supply electricity to subway trains and support reliable service.”

The release continues, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Jane stations earlier than usually from Monday, October 19 until Friday, October 23. Line 2 subway trains operate only between Jane and Kennedy stations after 11:59 p.m. those days.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers in or near the bus terminals at each station. TTC staff are available in each station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open, so you can pay fares, load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC, GO Transit and MiWay buses. However, the Grenview Boulevard access into and out of Royal York Station is closed after 11:59 p.m.

Although shuttle buses are accessible, Wheel-Trans service is also available. You can also board buses along the 149 Etobicoke - Bloor accessibility shuttle route, which operate between Kipling and Jane stations. Islington Station doesn’t have an elevator so it isn’t accessible.

While this part of Line 2 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

According to a TTC news release, crews are specifically maintaining the tracks near Islington Station and maintaining track switches near Kipling Station. During the closures, crews are also installing communication cables and repairing sections of the tunnel floor and maintenance walkways between Royal York and Old Mill stations. The TTC explains that “This work supports the ongoing state of good repair of the subway system and helps ensure reliable service for [passengers].”

The release continues, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 2 at least twice more during October:

• Saturday, October 24 — Kipling to Jane — infrastructure work.
• Sunday, October 25 — Kipling to Keele — infrastructure work.

Metrolinx continues construction to improve service along the 01 Lakeshore West line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

To accommodate the Metrolinx construction, GO Transit is adjusting the schedules for trains along the 01 Lakeshore West line Friday, October 16, Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18.

Friday, October 16

• The westbound trains that usually start their trips in Union Station at 11:47 p.m. and 12:17 and 12:47 a.m. end their trips in Oakville GO Station.
• Buses along the 18N branch of the 18 Lakeshore West route are available at Oakville. They drop off or pick up passengers at all stations to Aldershot GO Station.
• GO buses along the 18P branch are available at Oakville. They operate express without stopping to Burlington GO Station, then continue to Aldershot. These buses don’t stop in Appleby or Bronte GO stations.

Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18

• GO trains operate between Niagara Falls GO Station and Aldershot, and between Oakville and Union Station. The trains that usually start or end their trips in Confederation and West Harbour GO stations don’t operate.
• GO trains don’t operate between Aldershot and Oakville.
• GO buses along the 18E branch operate between West Harbour or Aldershot and Oakville.
• No GO trains or buses operate to and from Appleby and Bronte GO stations (except late night / early morning buses.)
• If you are travelling toward Hamilton, expect a 15-to-25-minute connection time from replacement buses to regular buses along route 18 in Aldershot. Alternatively, you can board buses along branch 18E from Aldershot about 30 minutes earlier or 30 minutes later than the regular route 18 buses.

Metrolinx says that, “During the closure, crews are conducting important construction work and necessary maintenance to support faster, more frequent service on the Lakeshore West.”

Specifically this weekend, crews are upgrading the tracks east and west of Walkers Line in Burlington.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Lakeshore West line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

Other events interrupt or affect regular transit services in the Bowmanville area of Clarington and Hamilton.

The TTC is operating Line 1 Yonge - University subway trains in both directions along a single track only between Vaughan Metropolitan and Finch West stations after 11 p.m. from Tuesday, October 13 until Thursday October 15.

During single-track operation, both south- and northbound trains may operate along a single set of tracks, while crews work on the opposite tracks. Expect delays of as long as 15 minutes at stations between Vaughan and Finch West. Trains also operate more slowly than usually between these stations.

Southbound trains entering Highway 407, Pioneer Village, York University and Finch West stations arrive on the opposite side from where they normally arrive — on the northbound platform. When you arrive at Finch West Station you’ll have to transfer trains to continue your southward trip.

All stations on this section of Line 1 remain open so you can buy or load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC, Brampton Transit, GO Transit or York Region Transit buses.

TTC staff will be available on-site in each station to help and direct you to various services. Wheel-Trans is also available.

In a news release, the TTC explains that single-track operation allows crews to “install mounting hardware and radio communication cables to support more reliable communications infrastructure in this area of the system.”

The release continues, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Jane stations earlier than usually from Tuesday, October 13 until Friday, October 16. Line 2 subway trains operate only between Jane and Kennedy stations after 11:59 p.m. those days.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers in or near the bus terminals at each station. TTC staff are available in each station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open, so you can pay fares, load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC, GO Transit and MiWay buses. However, the Grenview Boulevard access into and out of Royal York Station is closed after 11:59 p.m.

Although shuttle buses are accessible, Wheel-Trans service is also available. You can also board buses along the 149 Etobicoke - Bloor accessibility shuttle route, which operate between Kipling and Jane stations. Islington Station doesn’t have an elevator so it isn’t accessible.

While this part of Line 2 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks. According to a TTC news release, the work includes “ongoing communication and signal cable installation between Islington and Old Mill stations, maintenance on the tracks near Islington Station and of the track switches near Kipling Station. Crews will also take advantage of the subway closure to perform track, infrastructure and track switch inspections to identify and address wear before it can impact service. Together, this work will improve the reliability of critical systems and infrastructure, support smoother train operations and help reduce the likelihood of future service disruptions for [passengers].”

The release continues, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 2 at least once more during October:

• Monday, October 19 until Friday, October 23 — Kipling to Jane — close early — track work.

The TTC is delaying the start of service along Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Broadview and St George stations Thanksgiving, Monday, October 12. All Line 2 trains operate only between Kennedy and Broadview stations and between Kipling and St George stations before 11 a.m. that day.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service between the two stations, stopping on the street near stations on the closed section of the line.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

Most stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open so you can pay fares, buy or load a PRESTO card, PRESTO ticket or connect with buses, streetcars and Line 1 Yonge - University subway trains. However, Sherbourne and Bay stations are closed before 11 a.m. Note that the TTC is also closing the Yonge Street access to Line 2 at Bloor - Yonge Station

Although shuttle buses are accessible, extra Wheel-Trans service is also available between Broadview and St George stations. Ask staff in each station for information about Wheel-Trans service.

While this section of Line 2 is closed, City of Toronto contractors work under the Prince Edward Viaduct to replace beams. TTC crews are also maintaining the infrastructure.

According to a TTC news release, “The improvements will help ensure a smoother ride for [passengers] and maintain the safety and long-term reliability of the viaduct.”

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Jane stations Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11. Line 2 subway trains operate only between Jane and Kennedy stations those days.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers in or near the bus terminals at each station. TTC staff are available in each station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open, so you can pay fares, load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC, GO Transit and MiWay buses. However, the Grenview Boulevard access into and out of Royal York Station is closed after 11:59 p.m.

Although shuttle buses are accessible, Wheel-Trans service is also available. You can also board buses along the 149 Etobicoke - Bloor accessibility shuttle route, which operate between Kipling and Jane stations. Islington Station doesn’t have an elevator so it isn’t accessible.

While this part of Line 2 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the infrastructure.

According to a TTC news release, crews are completing “important infrastructure upgrades between Islington and Royal York stations. The work includes installing new communications and signal equipment, upgrading electrical connections that supply power to trains, and replacing power cables at Royal York Station. Crews will also install additional CCTV camera cabling on storage tracks near Kipling Station to enhance safety and improve monitoring of trains when they are not in service. Completing this work will strengthen the reliability of the subway’s power, signal and communications systems and help reduce the risk of service disruptions.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 2 at least once more during October:

• Tuesday, October 13 until Friday, October 16 — Kipling to Jane — close early — track work.

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Jane stations earlier than usually from Monday, October 5 until Friday, October 9. Line 2 subway trains operate only between Jane and Kennedy stations after 11:59 p.m. those days.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers in or near the bus terminals at each station. TTC staff are available in each station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open, so you can pay fares, load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC, GO Transit and MiWay buses. However, the Grenview Boulevard access into and out of Royal York Station is closed after 11:59 p.m.

Although shuttle buses are accessible, Wheel-Trans service is also available. You can also board buses along the 149 Etobicoke - Bloor accessibility shuttle route, which operate between Kipling and Jane stations. Islington Station doesn’t have an elevator so it isn’t accessible.

While this part of Line 2 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks. According to a TTC news release, crews perform maintenance work on the tracks near Islington Station and upgrade track switches near Kipling Station. They’re also continuing to install and test the communication and signal equipment between Islington and Royal York and between Old Mill and Jane stations. The transit agency explains that, “This work will improve travel times, provide [passengers] with a smoother ride, and continue with modernization efforts of the subway system.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 2 at least twice more during October:

• Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 — Kipling to Jane — infrastructure work.
• Tuesday, October 13 until Friday, October 16 — Kipling to Jane — close early — track work.

The TTC is closing Line 1 Yonge - University subway between York Mills and Eglinton stations earlier than usually from Monday, October 5 until Wednesday, October 7. Line 1 trains operate only between Finch and York Mills stations and between Eglinton and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations after 11 p.m. those evenings.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops near each station on the closed section of the line. TTC staff are available in each to station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

All stations on the closed section of Line 1 remain open so you can pay fares, buy or load a PRESTO card or PRESTO ticket and connect to TTC or GO Transit buses and Line 5 Eglinton trains. However, the TTC is closing the Ranleigh and Bedford Park accesses to and from Lawrence Station after 11 p.m.

While this section of Line 1 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

According to a TTC news release, crews are installing communication cable, as part of the ongoing project to modernize the subway system and communications network in this area. Crews are also installing and connecting new track-level drainage equipment, helping prevent water from building up and protecting subway infrastructure.

• Danforth Avenue between Victoria Park Avenue and Main Street.

Starting 7 a.m. Monday, October 5, the City is reopening the eastbound lanes of Danforth between Main and Dawes Road and closing the eastbound lanes to all traffic between Victoria Park and Dawes. Westbound lanes remain open to traffic.

The TTC continues to detour buses along these routes, while the traffic lanes are closed:

• 20 Cliffside;
• 113 Danforth;
• 300 Bloor - Danforth overnight.

Since traffic lanes between Dawes and Main are open again, buses along the 23 Dawes route have resumed their regular path.

The TTC has been detouring the buses since Wednesday, August 12.

This phase of construction on Danforth Avenue and the resulting TTC detours continue until October 30.

During this project, the contractors are:

• replacing the sanitary sewer, sanitary service lateral pipes and the City-owned portion of substandard water services between Victoria Park Avenue and #2932 Danforth;
• replacing the storm sewer between #3036 Danforth to Eldon Avenue;
• replacing the water-main between Dawes Road and Main Street;
• replacing the water-main between Victoria Park and Sibley avenues; and
• improving the bike lanes by resurfacing the roadway between Victoria Park and Main.

(Transit buffs will note that part of this project includes removing buried streetcar tracks between Luttrell Avenue and Main Street. The TTC last regularly used the tracks on May 11, 1968, the day it extended Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway service between Warden and Woodbine stations.)

Events take place in Brampton, the Bronte area of Oakville, Burlington, the Don Mills area of Toronto, Hamilton, Milton, the New Toronto area of Toronto, Oshawa and central Toronto.

Metrolinx continues upgrading the 31 Kitchener line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Starting Monday, September 6, Metrolinx crews demolished parts of the bridge carrying GO Transit and UP Express trains over

• St. Clair Avenue West between Weston Road / Keele Street and Old Weston Road,

as part of the GO Expansion program. Metrolinx is getting ready to build the future Stockyards Station (formerly St. Clair - Old Weston Station).

To support the Metrolinx construction, the TTC replaced streetcars with buses west of Lansdowne Avenue. Its crews removed the overhead streetcar infrastructure on St. Clair Avenue West between Weston Road / Keele Street and Old Weston Road. They then returned to re-install the overhead infrastructure, after Metrolinx finished demolishing part of the bridge.

Starting Saturday, October 3, the TTC is restoring streetcar service under the bridge and along both of these routes:

• 312 St Clair overnight; and
• 512 St Clair.

Shuttle buses continue to replace 512 St Clair service west of Lansdowne Avenue. The TTC also continues to extend the path for buses along the 340 Junction overnight route to supplement 312 St Clair overnight service west of Lansdowne.