509 Harbourfront / Queens Quay - overhead upgrades
What we are doing and why
As part of its network wide program, the TTC began upgrading overhead infrastructure along the 509 Harbourfront route from September 3 to January 2025. This work is being completed in phases and is vital to provide streetcar service for the long-term future.
Starting September 3 to November 2024, TTC overhead crews began overhead wire upgrades and underground work between Union Station and Queens Quay West, and Bathurst Street. During this time, the TTC is performing critical inspections and replace aging infrastructure to support future service. See below for further work details.
Work activities and locations
Work will generally be conducted along the 509 Harbourfront streetcar right-of-way:
- From September 3 to November 2024, overhead work will be conducted from Union Station to Bathurst Street. Work will be prioritized between Union Station and Spadina Avenue to return partial 509 Harbourfront streetcar service between Union Station and Queens Quay Loop (Spadina and Queens Quay) by early October. Afterwards, work will be focused between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue until November 2024.
- From late November to January 2025, overhead upgrades will be completed along the streetcar right-of-way on Fleet Street, west of Bathurst Street towards Strachan Avenue.
As a result of this work, there are temporary changes in place along the 509 Harbourfront route.
Equipment
TTC overhead trucks with hydraulic equipment will be used to carry out this work. While efforts will be made by the crew to keep noise to a minimum, beeping sounds when the trucks are backing up will be audible. Equipment lights may also be noticeable.
Work hours
To complete this work safely and efficiently, TTC overhead crews may work around-the-clock.
Motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian impacts
- Work will take place within the streetcar right-of-way, on TTC property, and along intersections of the 509 Harbourfront route.
- Motorists may notice increased traffic along Queens Quay West due to replacement buses.
- Sidewalks and cyclist lanes will be maintained.
TTC 509 Harbourfront bus service – September 3 to October 5, 2024
Buses are replacing streetcars along the entire 509 Harbourfront route from September 3 to October 5.
Westbound Buses
Along Queens Quay West, westbound buses are serving existing stop locations via new curbside replacement stops.
Eastbound Buses
Buses are serving existing streetcar right of way stops located at Spadina Avenue, Rees Street, and Harbourfront Centre. All other stops are being served via new curbside replacement stops.
Queens Quay Station Stop
At Queens Quay Station, customers can board replacement buses at street level on Bay Street and Queens Quay West.
Union Station Stop
At Union Station, customers are being dropped off at the southeast corner of Bay Street and Front Street and picked up on the southwest corner of Bay Street and Front Street.
Wheel-Trans service will be maintained.
Details about the next phase of upgrades and transit changes to the 509 Harbourfront service will be shared leading up to October 5.
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