Queen Street East
Work details
Scheduled to start in October, 2025, the City of Toronto will begin replacing aging watermains on Queen Street East between Broadview Avenue and Davies Avenue, including Munro Street. This work is expected to continue until Winter 2026, with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction during construction.
Following the watermain work, the City of Toronto and TTC will begin streetcar track replacement on Queen Street East from Broadview Avenue and Davies Avenue. This phase is expected to begin in Spring 2026 and conclude in mid-Spring 2026, with one lane of eastbound traffic maintained during construction.
Learn more on the City of Toronto’s project webpage.
Expected timelines and travel impacts
- Watermain work: October 2025 – Winter 2026
- Track replacement: Spring 2026 – mid-Spring 2026
During both phases, Queen Street East will remain open to local traffic with lane reductions. Parking will not be permitted within the work zone.
Work hours and noise
TTC crews will work around the clock (24/7), including overnight, especially during rail installation to preserve the integrity and quality of the new rail and freshly poured concrete.
Noise and lights from construction vehicles and machinery should be expected.
TTC service impacts
Phase 1 during watermain work - October 2025 to February 2026
- 501/301 Queen streetcars will divert both ways via Broadview Avenue, Dundas Street East, and Parliament Street.
- 503 Kingston Rd and 504 King buses will operate both ways through the work area.
- 503 Kingston Rd replacement buses will operate through the work area via Queen Street and Parliament Street, between Bingham Loop and Dufferin Gate Loop.
- 504B/304B King streetcars will operate as far east as Distillery Loop.
- 504 King replacement buses will be introduced and will operate between Broadview Station and King/Parliament.
- Wheel-Trans service will be maintained throughout the work zone.
Phase 2 during track work - March 2026 to April 2026
- 501/301 Queen streetcars will continue to divert via Broadview Avenue, Dundas Street East, and Parliament Street.
- 504B/304B King streetcars will continue to operate as far east as Distillery Loop.
- 503 Kingston Rd and 504 King replacement buses will operate eastbound only through the work area.
- Westbound buses will divert via Broadview Avenue, Dundas Street, and River Street.
- Wheel-Trans service will remain accessible.
Diversions are subject to change.
Contact us
If you are interested in receiving updates about this project, please email your contact information to the project's TTC Community Liaison:
Mae Lee
Senior Community Liaison Officer
647-457-3286
QueenStreetTrackRenewal@ttc.ca