This weekend, Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, the TTC is closing the

• 4 Sheppard subway line

between Bayview and Sheppard - Yonge Stations, as crews replace the rails on that section of the line.

Line 4 trains operate only between Don Mills and Bayview stations.

Shuttle buses operate along Sheppard Avenues East and West between Don Mills and Sheppard - Yonge, stopping only at subway stations along the route.

To travel to a bus stop between stations, board a bus operating along the 85 Sheppard East route, as you would usually. The TTC is increasing service along that route during the weekend.

Wheel-Trans is operating vehicles between Bayview and Sheppard-Yonge stations if you need more accessible service. Speak to any TTC staff member to ask for Wheel-Trans.

Regular subway service resumes 6 a.m. July 18.

The TTC again closes this section of the line Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23.

Challenge to transit trivia buffs: We think this is the first time that the TTC has closed the Sheppard subway for maintenance. Can you recall another occasion?

The subway opened for passengers November 24, 2002.

From the Transit Toronto archives, read:

• a history of the Sheppard subway by Aaron Adel and James Bow, here.