TTC signal work on Line 1 this weekend

Surface routes diverting for events and construction

This weekend, June 18-19, TTC crews will lay up to 21,000 ft. of cable for the TTC's new Automatic Train Control (ATC) signal system, requiring the portion of Line 1 between St Clair West and Downsview stations to close. Shuttle buses will operate, stopping at subway stations along the route.

When installation is complete in 2019, ATC will result in a more modern, reliable signal system and a 25 per cent increase in capacity on Line 1.  While the TTC does much of its subway maintenance work at the conclusion of service each night, it will continue to require weekend closures to complete ATC and state-of-good-repair work, like replacing track and keeping switches well-maintained. One weekend of work during a subway closure is equivalent to about five weeks of nightly work.

For more information on weekend subway closures, watch the TTC's explainer video at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et1BqVGNVUE

Wheel-Trans will be available at St George, Eglinton West and Downsview stations for customers requiring an accessible connection. Customers can speak with any TTC staff member to request the service.

To provide a faster trip for customers, shuttle buses will not service local stops between subway stations, and parking will be restricted on Bathurst St. between Ava Rd. and Glencairn Ave. Glencairn Station will be closed.

Regular service resumes Monday morning at 6 a.m. The next scheduled subway closures are:

• Line 3 Scarborough: Entire line June 25 – 26
• Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: Pape to St George stations - late opening – June 26
• Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: Woodbine to Pape stations– July 9 only

102D Markham Rd

Buses on the 102 D Markham Rd. route will divert from 6 p.m. this Fri. June 17 until 11:30 p.m. on Sat. June 18 for the Markham Music Festival, which will close Markham Rd. from Hwy 7 to Parkway Ave.
Buses will divert via Hwy 7, Laidlaw Blvd. and Bullock Dr. in both directions.

506 Carlton

Streetcars on the 506 Carlton route will divert this weekend from 6 p.m. on Fri. June 17 until 5 a.m. on Sun. June 19 for the Taste of Little Italy Festival, which will close College St. between Bathurst St. and Ossington Ave.

Streetcars will divert via Bathurst St., Dundas St. and Ossington Ave. in both directions.

501 Queen

Streetcars and shuttle buses on the 501 Queen route will divert starting this Sun. June 19 at 8 a.m. until Mon. June 20 at 3 a.m. for the Much Music Video Awards, occurring between University Ave. and Peter St.

Streetcars will divert via Shaw St., King St. and Church St. in both directions

Shuttle buses will divert as follows:

Eastbound: via Peter St., Adelaide St., University Ave.
Westbound: via University Ave., Richmond St., Peter Ave

As the TTC continues important infrastructure work this weekend — and throughout the summer — customers should check ttc.ca for bus and streetcar route diversions. As well, to accommodate the many events that occur in a vibrant and exciting city like Toronto, some surface routes will divert for short periods of time. Customers can receive up-to-the-minute advisories by subscribing to eAlerts or following @TTCnotices on Twitter.