If you’re planning to take the TTC this weekend or next week, listen up! Between subway closures, rerouted buses, and a couple of big downtown events, there’s a lot happening in Toronto this weekend.
Iconic rock band Metallica are performing at the Rogers Centre on Saturday, April 26, as part of their M72 World Tour. They will be supported by Limp Bizkit, with acts set to begin around 6 p.m. A large crowd will be anticipated at the shows, affecting how busy TTC services are.
What’s more, the Toronto Maple Leafs — who are 3-0 up in their first round Eastern Conference NHL playoff series against the Ottawa Senators courtesy of a Simon Benoit overtime winner on Thursday night — will play Game 4 in the nation’s capital on Saturday at 7 p.m.
This means Toronto bars and restaurants are sure to be busy with Leafs fans, who will be hoping to see their team complete the sweep in the first Battle of Ontario series since 2004. There may even be the odd Sens fan who will be hoping for the start of a miracle!
All of this to say, prepare for a busy Saturday on Toronto’s public transit, especially during the evening.
There will also be detours in place on Sunday because of the annual Toronto Bumrun and Khalsa Day Parade. Torontonians using transit should expect delays.
Here’s the full rundown of this weekends TTC closures so you can avoid getting stuck or delayed, as well as a look into next week.
Weekend Subway Shutdown
There’ll be no subway service between Kipling and Jane stations on Line 2 Bloor-Danforth this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, while TTC crews work on track maintenance.
- Shuttle buses will be running frequently and stopping at each station along the way.
- Wheel-Trans support is available — just speak with TTC staff.
- Subway stations will stay open, so you can buy PRESTO fares or transfer to surface routes.
Event-Related Detours
Sunday, April 27
Toronto Bumrun (5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Expect detours on the 13 Avenue Road, 19 Bay, and 94 Wellesley bus routes.
- There may be delays on the 506 Carlton as well.
Khalsa Day Parade (1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- 509B Harbourfront buses will run between Exhibition Loop and Spadina Ave. at Fort York Blvd.
- 511B Bathurst buses will detour westbound only via Fort York Blvd., Iannuzzi St., Fleet St., and Manitoba Dr.
Weeknight Early Closures
From Monday, April 28, to Friday, May 2, subway service between Jane and Ossington stations will end early at 11 p.m. nightly for more planned track work.
- Frequent shuttle buses will cover the route.
- Runnymede, High Park, Lansdowne, and Dufferin stations will be fully closed during this time.
- Other stations will remain open for fare purchases and surface route connections.
Construction-Related Detours
121 Esplanade-River
- Eastbound buses are detouring onto Front St. between Princess St. and Church St.
- This reroute continues until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 due to a bike lane installation.
506/306 Carlton
- Buses will divert to Gerrard St. between Coxwell Ave. and Parliament St. for track work.
- The detour runs from 11 p.m. on Friday, April 25 to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 28.
- Replacement buses will be available.
509B & 511B Bus Diversions
- From April 27 at 11 p.m. to Sunday, May 4 at 4 a.m., both routes will be diverted to Princes’ Gate Loop via Canada Blvd.
- There will be no service to Exhibition Loop during this time.
501/301 Queen Streetcars
- From 6 a.m. on April 28 to 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, streetcars will be rerouted for sewer work.
- Eastbound streetcars will go via Spadina Ave. and Adelaide St.
- Westbound service will run along Church St., King St., Spadina Ave., and Queen St.
- Replacement buses will operate along Queen St. between Spadina Ave. and Church St.
Give yourself a little extra time, double-check your route, and stay alert for detours — especially if you’re heading west or downtown.
The TTC are promising to keep things moving, just with a few twists and turns along the way!
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