Track Renewal

Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West

What we are doing and why

Starting in February 2025 and continuing until June 2025, the City of Toronto and TTC will begin construction work at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Work will include:

Replacing the 105-year-old watermain
Replacing the streetcar tracks
Implementing streetscape improvements on Fleet Street.

This work is being strategically phased to avoid fully closing the Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection.

Visit the City of Toronto's project webpage for full construction details.

TTC service impacts

During all phases of this project, the TTC will divert 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars around the active work zone. Once these diversions are finalized, this webpage will share details.

Wheel-Trans services will remain accessible in all areas where local traffic is permitted.

Construction phases and work hours

Construction is expected to take place over three phases from February 2025 to June 2025:

Phase	Dates	Details
Phase 1	From mid-February to mid-March 2025	Watermain replacement at the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Bathurst Street intersection
Phase 2	From mid-March to mid-April 2025	Streetcar track replacement on the north side of the Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection Streetscape improvements on Fleet Street.
Phase 3	From mid-April to June 2025	Streetcar track replacement on the south side of the Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection. This will be followed by City's contractor undertaking restoration work to complete the project.

Once construction is complete, the TTC will test the newly installed streetcar tracks. This is expected to be complete by the end of June 2025.

Please note that excavation activities and concrete and rail removal will be carried out at various times throughout the day. Most excavation work will occur between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

TTC crews must work around the clock (24/7) during new rail installation to preserve the integrity and quality of the new rail and concrete. Additional overnight rail work may include moving the new rail into position for installation.

Traffic impacts

At least one travel lane in each direction on Bathurst Street will be maintained during Phases 1 and 3.
There will be no southbound travel on Bathurst Street during Phase 2.
At least one travel lane in each direction on Lake Shore Boulevard West will remain open during all phases.
Turn movements will be prohibited at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West.
During Phase 1 and 2, no eastbound left turns on Fleet Street at Bathurst Street will be allowed.
Sidewalk access will be maintained at all times. When required, temporary pedestrian detours will be established with pedestrian detour signage.
Parking will not be permitted within the work zones.
Access to businesses and properties will be maintained.