Long Branch Loop
What we are doing and why
Starting as early as June 2026, the TTC will begin renewing the streetcar tracks at the Long Branch Loop and the west intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Browns Line – as part of its state-of-good-repair program.
Work will include track renewal, overhead power upgrades, and upgrades to the pedestrian walkway in the parkette, between Long Branch Loop and the Long Branch Go Station.
During construction, Long Branch Streetcar Loop will be closed, and buses will replace streetcars to Humber Loop. The Long Branch Bus Loop will remain open during construction.
Work hours and construction
- Excavation and removal of old streetcar tracks will occur at various times throughout the day. Concrete milling and breaking activity will mainly occur between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- TTC crews will work around the clock (24/7) during the rail installation work phase to preserve the integrity and quality of the newly installed streetcar rail and freshly poured concrete.
- Some overnight work/noise during this phase is unavoidable.
Rail delivery and storage
Before work begins, TTC crews will deliver new pre-cast streetcar rails on flatbed trailers. The pre-welded rails speed the installation process. Trailers will be parked at or near the work zone.
TTC Service Changes (June 7 to September 5) – Subject to Change*
- 501 Queen Streetcar service will be suspended west of Humber Loop (including late evening 501C streetcars that operate through-service between Long Branch Loop and Neville Park, after 10 p.m.)
- 507 Long Branch streetcar service will be suspended west of Humber Loop
- 508 Lake Shore streetcar service will be suspended
- 507 Long Branch replacement buses will operate between Long Branch Loop and Humber Loop
TTC Service Changes (September 6 to October 31) – Subject to Change*
- 501 Queen Streetcar service will be partially restored as far west as Kipling Ave (including late evening 501C streetcars that operate through-service between Long Branch Loop and Neville Park, after 10 p.m.)
- 507 Long Branch streetcar service will be partially restored as far west as Kipling Ave
- 508 Lake Shore streetcar service will be restored, operating as far west as Kipling Ave. Streetcars will detour via Queen St W, Richmond/Adelaide St, and Church St given overlapping City and TTC watermain, track, and overhead work in several locations on King St W and at the intersection of King St W & York St.
- 110C Islington South bus service will be extended west to Long Branch Loop to replace streetcar service on Lake Shore Blvd W. Service will be temporarily increased to operate every 10 minutes in all periods.
Bus and Wheel-Trans Service (June 7 to October 31) – Subject to Change*
- Long Branch Bus Loop will be in operation during construction.
- TTC (110AB Islington and 123BC Sherway) and MiWay (5 Dixie, 23 Lakeshore, and 31 Ogden) bus service shall be maintained at all times.
- Wheel-Trans services will continue to operate in all areas where local traffic is permitted.
Transit service changes will be confirmed in advance.