TTC service changes coming September 28 to accommodate King Street West and Dufferin Street construction

Starting Sun., Sept. 28, the TTC will begin diverting its services to accommodate the renewal of aging streetcar tracks at the King St. W. and Dufferin St. intersection. This work will impact the 29/329 Dufferin, 503 Kingston Rd and 929 Dufferin Express buses, as well as the 504/304 King, and 508 Lake Shore streetcars. The City of Toronto will also undertake sidewalk replacement and tactile plate installation at the intersection.

“Investing in our transit infrastructure is essential to keeping Toronto moving safely and efficiently,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “I know this work will impact Toronto residents and commuters, but these upgrades at King and Dufferin will improve accessibility and reliability for thousands of daily riders.”

“The TTC is committed to delivering safe, modern, and accessible service, and these upgrades are necessary to maintain reliable service on the streetcar network,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “We’re working closely with the City to minimize disruption and keep customers informed."

“Track renewal projects like this are vital to maintaining the integrity of our streetcar network,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “We’re focused on ensuring that service remains stable during construction, and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we work together to build a better city."

The following routes will be impacted:

• 29/329 Dufferin buses will divert both ways to King St. W. at Joe Shuster Way via Queen St. W. and Shaw St. 929 Dufferin Express buses will be shortened to Queen St. W.

   

• 503 Kingston Rd buses will operate between King St. W. at Joe Shuster Way and Bingham Loop (Kingston Rd. at Victoria Park Ave.).

   

• The 504A King/304 King and 508 Lake Shore streetcars will operate on Queen St. W. between Shaw St. and Roncesvalles Ave. 504B King streetcars will continue to be shortened to Bathurst St.

Wheel-Trans service will remain accessible in all areas where local traffic is permitted, and the 402 Parkdale community bus service will continue to operate along its regular routing.

The project is expected to continue until at least mid-November. Full details of the service adjustments are available at https://www.ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/Important-changes-to-29-329-929-304-504-503-service.

The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service. Customers are encouraged to follow @TTCNotices on X or sign up for eAlerts. TTC Customer Service is available on @TTCHelps on X and by phone at 416-393-3030 daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed on statutory holidays) for customers in need of support.