Islington Station Easier Access Project: Escalators Out of Service
For background information, please visit the project page.
Effective April 14, 2025
The TTC’s Easier Access Program is making subway stations accessible to everyone. As part of this initiative, the next phase of construction is currently underway at Islington Station.
Effective April 14, 2025, the escalators connecting the on-street level to the concourse level at Islington Station will be temporarily out of service. This closure is required to maintain emergency egress within the station while Easier Access construction continues.
Station modernization, upgrades and improvements will include:
• New Bus Terminal with five bus bays. One bus bay to be designated as a Wheel-Trans stop.
• New Station entrance on the northwest side of Islington Avenue and Aberfoyle Crescent, with ramps for barrier-free accessibility to the concourse level.
• New Underground Bus Terminal Tunnel with retail spaces, connecting the new Bus Terminal to the existing station concourse via one elevator and a set of escalators and staircases.
• One elevator to provide barrier-free accessibility between the existing subway concourse level and platform level of the Station.
• Improved signage and new public art within the Station.
Accessible Travel Options
Islington Station is not currently accessible. While construction is underway, customers who require accessible service are encouraged to use one of the following nearby accessible subway stations:
1. Kipling Station (West of Islington – accessible)
• Fully accessible with elevators from street level to subway platforms
2. Royal York Station (East of Islington – accessible)
• Fully accessible with elevators and barrier-free access
Accessible buses are equipped with ramps and are wheelchair-friendly.
Traffic and pedestrian impact
The on-street escalators will be unavailable during construction. Pedestrian access will remain available via stairs. Please follow posted signage and use caution while navigating the station.
Work hours
Construction work will occur Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Occasional weekend work may be required to maintain the project schedule.
TTC service
Access to subway platforms will be maintained throughout construction. Bus service will not be impacted. Any planned subway service changes or disruptions will be communicated in advance.
More information on the Easier Access Program and the Islington Station project is available here.
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For further information:
Arjun Sahota
Senior Community Liaison
(647) 706 – 6487
Arjun.Sahota@ttc.ca