King Station - Easier Access Project

Spring 2025 Update

What we are doing and why:

The TTC’s Easier Access Program is making subway stations accessible. TTC is working to build elevators that will make King Station accessible. The project takes place in two phases:

Construction crews on behalf of TTC began construction work at street-level on Elevator E1 on Melinda Street and Elevator E3 Yonge and Colborne Streets in January 2023.

What to expect during:

• Construction crews and construction vehicles will be present in the area.
• Work is conducted in stages, protective hoarding will be in place, street parking/roadways will be reduced in areas of construction.

Noise, vibration and work hours:

• Noise, dust and vibration associated with construction can be expected with this work. Efforts will be made to keep levels to a minimum.
• Majority of the work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. As permitted, some weekend and overnight work may be required during the course of this project for safety and efficiency.

Traffic Management:

Plans are subject to change.

Image of Elevator E1 on Melinda Street:

Image of Elevator E3 at Colborne Street and Yonge Street between King Street and Wellington Street:

• Yonge Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction for the project to complete work safely.
• One lane between Scott Street to Yonge Street on Colborne Street will be maintained with no access to southbound Yonge Street.
• Local traffic only will be allowed on Jordan and Melinda Streets.
• The “no left turn” signage has been eliminated at Northbound Yonge and King Streets as well as Westbound King and Jordan Streets.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times with periodic detours.
• No impact to TTC streetcars, buses or subway service is expected during construction.

For further information:

• Tyrell Ramsay, Community Liaison Officer, tyrell.ramsay@ttc.ca
• www.ttc.ca/projects