King Station - Melinda exit closure

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 2-months starting as early as May 20, 2025 to expedite construction of a new stairwell, new elevator and new Presto fare gates.

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