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Simpson Avenue Bowmanville clsoure: DRT detour, overnight, November 6, 7



From 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 7, the Municipality of Clarington is closing Simpson Avenue between Hobbs Drive [north] and Prince Street. Durham Region Transit is detouring buses along these routes, while the street is...... Read on...

From 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 7, the Municipality of Clarington is closing

  • Simpson Avenue between Hobbs Drive [north] and Prince Street.

Durham Region Transit is detouring buses along these routes, while the street is closed:

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Single-track subway operation, late November 4 to 7: Sheppard West to Finch West



After 11 p.m., Monday, October 7 until Thursday, October 10, the TTC is operating Line 1 Yonge - University subway trains in both directions along the northbound tracks only between Sheppard West and Finch West stations. During single-track operation,...... Read on...

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After 11 p.m., Monday, October 7 until Thursday, October 10, the TTC is operating Line 1 Yonge - University subway trains in both directions along the northbound tracks only between Sheppard West and Finch West stations.

During single-track operation, both south- and northbound trains alternate along the northbound tracks. Expect delays of as long as 20 minutes at all stations between Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Sheppard West.

  • Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Highway 407, Pioneer Village, York University and Finch West stations: Board or exit trains at the north- or southbound platforms, as usually,
  • Downsview Park Station: trains in both directions arrive on the northbound platform. TTC staff will announce in which direction each train is travelling.
  • Sheppard West Station: Southbound trains arrive at the northbound platform. Cross to the southbound platform and board another train to continue your journey southward. Northbound trains arrive at the northbound platform and go out of service. Cross to the southbound platform and board another train to continue your journey northward.

If you require Wheel-Trans service, speak with any TTC customer service staff member for help or directions.

TTC crews are working on the southbound tracks at Downsview Park Station after 11 p.m. these evenings.

According to a TTC news release, “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.”


Subway closes early, November 4 to 8: Kipling to Keele



The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Keele stations earlier than usually from Monday, November 4 until Friday, November 8. Line 2 trains operate only between Keele and Kennedy stations after 11 p.m. those...... Read on...

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Keele stations earlier than usually from Monday, November 4 until Friday, November 8. Line 2 trains operate only between Keele and Kennedy stations after 11 p.m. those evenings.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service, stopping in or near the terminals of all stations on the closed section of Line 2.

While this part of the subway line is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

All stations on the closed section of Line 2 remain open to passengers so you can buy or pay fares and connect with TTC, GO Transit or MiWay buses.

According to a TTC news release, “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.”

The TTC is closing this section of Line 1 at least once more during November:

  • Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 — Kipling to Keele — track work.

YRT revises services, November 3



York Region Transit is revising its services, starting Sunday, November 3. Due to fewer riders during the pandemic, YRT suspended service along these routes: Viva pink - YRT has now officially cancelled the route. 201 Markham GO shuttle - YRT...... Read on...

York Region Transit is revising its services, starting Sunday, November 3.


Due to fewer riders during the pandemic, YRT suspended service along these routes:

  • Viva pink - YRT has now officially cancelled the route.
  • 201 Markham GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 202 Unionville GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 203 Milliken GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 204 Berczy GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 222 Aurora - Newmarket GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 240 Mill Pond GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 241 Beverly Acres GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.
  • 243 Redstone GO shuttle - YRT is reviewing service along the route. It will communicate more information when it has determined the status of the service.

St Clair Avenue streetcar infrastrucure improvements: Buses replace streetcars along St Clair Avenue, starting November 1



As part of the TTC’s plans to maintain a state of good repair and continue to modernize its streetcar system, it has been upgrading the streetcar overhead power system and renewing other infrastructure in the terminals at St Clair West...... Read on...

As part of the TTC’s plans to maintain a state of good repair and continue to modernize its streetcar system, it has been upgrading the streetcar overhead power system and renewing other infrastructure in the terminals at St Clair West and St Clair stations and at several sites on St. Clair Avenue West since Tuesday, September 3, 2023.

The TTC has also co-ordinated this work with other projects in the area by Metrolinx, the City of Toronto and other agencies.

The transit agency is now getting ready to finish working at St Clair West Station — nearly two weeks earlier than it planned. But, first, it’s going to temporarily replace streetcars with buses, starting 11 p.m. Friday, November 1.

(And, by operating buses, instead of streetcars, the TTC is allowing more time for (City of) Toronto Water crews to repair the sinkhole on St. Clair Avenue West at Deer Park Crescent. The sinkhole has forced the TTC to detour streetcars to and from Bathurst Station since Monday, October 21.)

Removing streetcar service allows the TTC to accommodate the final phase of construction in the station and loop. The agency claims that crews couldn’t complete this final phase of work when it removed streetcar service earlier this year, “as that would have prolonged the full removal of streetcar service.”

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During this final period of construction:

  • Buses replace streetcars along the 312 St Clair overnight and 512 St Clair routes. The buses operate between Gunns loop (west of Keele Street) and St Clair Station streetcar terminal, east of Yonge Street. The buses drop off or pick up passengers at curbside stops along the full route. Buses serve passengers at St Clair West Station from curbside stops located just outside the station’s two main entrances.
  • Buses along the 33 Forest Hill and 126 Christie routes continue to serve St Clair West Station from the same curbside stops just outside the station’s two main entrances.
  • Buses along the 90 Vaughan buses route continue along their current detour to and from Bathurst Station.

While the buses are operating, crews will be working on the overhead wiring, track and other structures in the station terminal. They will also rehabilitate the streetcar shelter on St. Clair West at Spadina Road, starting Monday, November 4. The TTC expects work on the shelter at Spadina to continue “approximately one week,” meaning as late as until Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11.

The TTC usually assigns eight to ten streetcars to serve passengers along the 512 St Clair route, depending on time of day. During this period of construction, it’s operating 15 to 30 buses to meet demand.

Although the work area is small, the TTC says it has opted to replace streetcars with buses along the entire route to reduce the number of transfers for passengers travelling longer distances.

The underground terminal at St Clair West Station reopens to streetcars at 5 a.m. Thursday, November 14. Buses along the 33 Forest Hill, 90 Vaughan and 126 Christie routes resume service into and out of the terminal Sunday, November 17. The TTC originally predicted that work at the loop would continue until December.

The TTC expects to start upgrading structures at St Clair Station as early as summer 2025.


Harbourfront streetcars resume regular service to and from Exhibition Loop, starting November 1



From 5 a.m. Friday, November 1 until 2 a.m. Sunday, November 24, the TTC is temporarily restoring streetcar service along the entire 509 Harbourfront route between Union Station and Exhibition Loop. Service along the 509 Harbourfront route is a key...... Read on...

From 5 a.m. Friday, November 1 until 2 a.m. Sunday, November 24, the TTC is temporarily restoring streetcar service along the entire 509 Harbourfront route between Union Station and Exhibition Loop.

Service along the 509 Harbourfront route is a key component of the TTC’s plans to provide extra service during Taylor Swift’s six Eras Tour concerts in the Rogers Centre and the pre-concert Taylgate’24 events in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It’s adding etra service for the Taylor Swift events from Thursday, November 14 until Saturday, November 16 and from Thursday, November 21 until Saturday, November 23.


As part of its network-wide program, the TTC has been modernizing its streetcar infrastructure

  • on Fleet Street between Strachan Avenue and Bathurst Street and
  • on Queens Quay West between Bathurst and Bay streets.

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The transit agency says that this project is “vital to provide streetcar service for the long-term future.” In a news release, it explains that the work zone spans almost three kilometres between Strachan Avenue and the Bay streetcar tunnel. The project involves replacing and reconfiguring overhead wires and upgrading the underground power systems on the corridor.

The TTC has been completing the nearly four-month project in phases, by changing streetcar service and using buses to replace the cars. By early next year, streetcars along Fleet and Queens Quay will use a better pantograph overhead contact system that, the TTC says, is fully compatible with its “modern and growing fleet, enhancing the reliability of service along the waterfront. This work is part of a larger power upgrade program that includes recent projects on Spadina and St. Clair avenues.”

During phase 1, which started Tuesday, September 3, crews worked on Queens Quay West between Lower Spadina Avenue and the tunnel to upgrade the overhead and complete underground work. During this phase, the TTC also performed critical inspections and replaced aging infrastructure to support future service.

During phase 2, which started Sunday, October 6, crews worked

  • on Queens Quay West between Bathurst Street and Lower Spadina Avenue and
  • on Bathurst Street between Fleet Street and Queens Quay West.

That day, the TTC restored partial streetcar service along the 509 Harbourfront route between Spadina / Queens Quay Loop and Union Station.

The TTC has extending buses along this route, originally to replace route 509 cars between Exhibition Loop and Lower Spadina Avenue, and now to supplement route 509 service:


No subway service, November 2, 3: Kennedy to Victoria Park



This weekend, Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, the TTC is closing part of Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kennedy and Victoria Park stations. All Line 2 trains operate only between Victoria Park and Kipling stations...... Read on...

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This weekend, Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, the TTC is closing part of Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kennedy and Victoria Park stations. All Line 2 trains operate only between Victoria Park and Kipling stations this weekend.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service, stopping in the terminals of all three stations on the closed section of Line 2.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

While this part of the subway line is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks, including replacing a rail switch at Warden Station.

Warden Station is not accessible. If you’re travelling westbound to Warden and require an elevator, speak to any TTC employee in Kennedy Station for directions or help. If you’re travelling eastbound and require accessible service, exit the train at Victoria Park Station and ask for directions or help. The TTC is assigning extra Wheel Trans vehicles to operate between Kennedy and Victoria Park stations.

According to a TTC news release, “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.”


Diwali Mela event affects Brampton Transit service, November 1



From 2 until 11:55 p.m. Friday, November 1, the City of Brampton is closing Countryside Drive between Bramalea Road and Sunny Meadows Boulevard to accommodate Diwali celebrations in Sesquicentennial Park. Brampton Transit is detouring buses along this route, while the...... Read on...

From 2 until 11:55 p.m. Friday, November 1, the City of Brampton is closing

  • Countryside Drive between Bramalea Road and Sunny Meadows Boulevard

to accommodate Diwali celebrations in Sesquicentennial Park.

Brampton Transit is detouring buses along this route, while the street is closed:

  • 12 Grenoble.

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GO revises services, starting November 3



GO Transit is adding more service along the 21 Milton line and adjusting the schedules for other train lines, starting Sunday, November 3. Although November 3 is the official date for the service change, most of these adjustments involve Monday-to-Friday...... Read on...

GO Transit is adding more service along the 21 Milton line and adjusting the schedules for other train lines, starting Sunday, November 3.

Although November 3 is the official date for the service change, most of these adjustments involve Monday-to-Friday service, so don’t come into effect until Monday, November 4.


Ritson Road North Oshawa construction: DRT detour, November 2, 3



Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, the Region of Durham is closing: Ritson Road North [Regional Road 16] between Britannia Road East and Maine Street in the City of Oshawa to accommodate sanitary-sewer construction. Durham Region Transit is detouring...... Read on...

Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, the Region of Durham is closing:

  • Ritson Road North [Regional Road 16] between Britannia Road East and Maine Street

in the City of Oshawa to accommodate sanitary-sewer construction.

Durham Region Transit is detouring buses along this route, while the street is closed:

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