TTC Restores 504 King Streetcar Service Oct. 6th
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
William C. Vantuono
TORONTO - The TTC will begin work to restore streetcar service between Shaw and Dufferin Streets on October 6th.
Along King St. W, crews have worked to replace streetcar tracks. What was part of a larger infrastructure project that began in February and originally expected to be finished in December has wrapped early. Final testing and commissioning of the new tracks is completed.
TTC Chair Jamaal Myers said, “Thanks to the hardworking crews, engineers, and staff whose dedication and expertise have ensured that this important infrastructure upgrade was completed ahead of schedule. . . I also want to thank the residents and businesses along King Street West for their patience and understanding during the construction. Restoring streetcar service early will benefit thousands of TTC riders who rely on this route daily. We are proud of the progress made and look forward to continuing to improve our city’s transit infrastructure.”
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she understands how “inconvenient these diversions have been for riders, so it’s fantastic to hear that things are getting back to normal next week and much earlier than expected.” Chow went on to add that the “coordination between the City and the TTC has been commendable, resulting in less disruption for everyone. Working together ensured the projects were completed in tandem, without the need for ongoing future road closures.”
Beginning October 6th, the 501 Queen will return to regular routing to Humber Loop via Queen Street. 504 King and 304 King Night will resume a through-service along King Street. 508 Lake Shore weekday rush hour service will operate via King St. between Long Branch Loop and Broadview Station.
