King Station - Melinda exit closure


Effective June 9, 2025

What we are doing and why:

Construction crews on behalf of TTC are working to make King Station accessible by installing three elevators.


Crews will be closing the Melinda Exit/Entrance at King Station for approximately 3-months starting as early as June 9, 2025 to expedite construction of a new stairwell, new elevator and new Presto fare gates. Entrance will remained closed until September 14, 2025. Thank you for your patience as we work to make King Station more accessible.

 

Image of King Station platform exit/entrance scheduled for closure

What to expect during this work:

 

  • All exit/entrance points other than the exit/entrance to Melinda exit will remain open throughout duration.
  • Additional temporary wayfinding signage and platform attendants for more effective passenger movement.
  • Noise associated with construction can be expected with this work. Efforts will be made to keep levels to a minimum.
  • Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
  • All work will be contained within the station and within the hoarded area.
  • Construction trucks, equipment and workers will be present in the general area.


    Construction activities scheduled during closure:

  • New stairwell.
  • Works on elevators.
  • Beam and column removal and replacement.
  • Roof slab cutting for elevator pit.
  • New floor installation for the public walkway.  
  • Installation of plumbing.
  • Mechanical & electrical rough-in works.
  • Rough-in for new Presto fare gates.

 

For further information:

Tyrell Ramsay

Construction Liaison Officer

tyrell.ramsay@ttc.ca

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