Track Renewal

King Street East and Church Street

What we are doing and why

Starting as early as mid-May 2025 and continuing until August 2025, the City of Toronto and the TTC will begin construction at the King Street East and Church Street intersection. This work will include:

Replacing the ageing watermain; and
Renewing the streetcar tracks

TTC service impacts due to construction

During Phases 1 and 2, from May to June 2025, watermain replacement work

503/303 Kingston Rd and 504/304 King streetcar routes:

The 501 Queen streetcar, the 503 Kingston Rd streetcar, and the 504 King streetcar will operate on Queen Street, utilizing the Queen Street Diversion tracks (Church Street, Richmond Street, Adelaide Street and York Street), and return to King Street via Spadina Avenue.
The 503 Kingston Rd streetcar will operate between Dufferin Gate Loop and Bingham Loop.
The 504B King replacement bus will operate through the King Street East and Church Street intersection during watermain work.

During Phases 3 and 4, from July to August 2025, streetcar renewal work

503/303 Kingston Rd and 504/304 King streetcar routes:

The 501 Queen streetcar, the 503 Kingston Rd streetcar, and the 504 King streetcar will continue along the same diversionary route in Phases 1 and 2.
The 503 Kingston Rd streetcars will continue operating between Dufferin Gate Loop and Bingham Loop.
The 504B King replacement bus will continue operating but divert around the closed intersection during track work via Jarvis Street, Front Street/Wellington Street and Yonge Street.

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

The TTC plans to return regular service on the 503 Kingston Rd and 504 King streetcar routes in September 2025.

For more information on planning your trip, visit the TTC's Trip planner

Construction details

Work phase	Timing	Work details	Work hours	Work location	Travel impacts	Parking impacts
Phase 1	May to June 2025	Watermain replacement**	Work crews have the ability to work 24/7 and will do so at their discretion.	North side of the King Street East and Church Street intersection	Travel lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction on King Street East and Church Street.	No parking in work area.
Phase 2	June to July 2025	Watermain replacement**		South side of the King Street East and Church Street intersection	Travel lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction on King Street East and Church Street.	No parking in work area
Phase 3	July to August 2025	Watermain replacement** and streetcar track renewal	Work crews have the ability to work 24/7 and will do so at their discretion.	King Street East and Church Street intersection proper	The intersection of King Street East and Church Street will be closed to traffic.	No parking in work area
Phase 4	August 2025	Streetcar track renewal, streetcar track testing, sidewalk replacement and tactile plate installation		King Street East and Church Street intersection	The intersection of King Street East and Church Street will be closed to traffic.	No parking in work area

**Learn more about the watermain replacement portion of this project on the City of Toronto's webpage.

Sidewalk access will be maintained, and if closures are required, temporary pedestrian detours will be established with appropriate pedestrian detour signage.

Access to businesses and properties will be maintained.

TTC rail delivery, welding, storage and rail installation details information

Before rail installation starts, the TTC will deliver new rail and/or pre-cast rail panels overnight to ensure efficiency and safety, as there is less traffic during this time. The new rail will be stored in or near the work zone.
TTC crews may need to weld and grind smaller pieces of new rail into longer pieces before installation work starts. This will ensure faster installation and reduce disruption in the area.
As work progresses, TTC crews will draw rail from the storage area for installation at the King Street East and Church Street intersection.
The TTC will communicate the exact delivery date/s and rail storage locations before track installation work is expected to start.
TTC crews will need to work around the clock (24/7) during new rail installation to preserve the integrity and quality of the new rail and freshly poured concrete.
Noise and lights from construction vehicles/machinery should be expected.