College & Carlton Construction

City construction on College/Carlton from Bay to Church is complete. TTC overhead & testing work continues through November, with existing College Street restrictions until mid-November. More details under Travel Impacts below.

 

The City of Toronto has completed the planned construction work on College Street/Carlton Street between Bay Street and Church Street, including combined sewer and streetcar track infrastructure improvements.

TTC will continue with remaining overhead work along the corridor through November. Please see the Construction Schedule & Travel Impacts section below for details.

This work was required to bring the combined sewer and streetcar track infrastructure to a state of good repair and is part of the Council-approved 2026 Capital Works Program. 

Please visit ttc.ca/CollegeStreet for all TTC diversion information.

The work area is along College Street and Carlton Street from just west of Bay Street to Church Street to the east.

Map of the work area is along College Street and Carlton Street from just west of Bay Street to Church Street to the east. Please contact Mark De Miglio at mark.demiglio@toronto.ca or call 416 395 7178 for more information.

 

Work Hours

Work on this project will take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Excavation activities and heavy breaking will be carried out at various times throughout the day. All concrete breaking activities will occur between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Concrete breaking work is the most disruptive and will typically last the first one to two days for each phase of the construction. Around-the-clock work during rail installation by TTC is required to preserve the integrity and quality of new rail and concrete. Overnight rail work by TTC may consist of moving new rail into position, rail installation and rail welding / grinding. 

Deliveries

The City has been working with businesses and property management representatives to accommodate delivery and loading activities during construction. If you have not yet discussed your delivery needs with the project team, please contact the staff person listed on this web page as soon as possible.

Accessibility Accommodation

The City’s contractor must ensure safe and accessible walkways and entryways are maintained for everyone during construction. Any temporary access disruptions will be communicated as soon as possible. If you experience a disruption, have a specific access need or related accommodation request, contact the person listed on this web page.

Cycling Detour

During Phase 1, due to the full closure of the College Street and
Bay Street intersection, cyclists travelling northbound and southbound may detour via Grenville Street, Elizabeth Street, and Gerrard Street West. This detour may be used in both directions.

During Phase 1, due to the full closure of the College Street and Bay Street intersection, cyclists travelling northbound and southbound may detour via Grenville Street, Elizabeth Street, and Gerrard Street West. This detour may be used in both directions. Please contact Mark De Miglio at mark.demiglio@toronto.ca or call 416 395 7178 for more information.

The project began in March 2026 and City construction was completed on October 28, 2026.

Phase 1 – March 2 2026 to Mid April 2026 – COMPLETE

  • TTC track replacement at the College Street and Bay Street intersection.
  • The intersection was fully closed to vehicles and bicycles.
  • Temporary sidewalk closures were required as needed, with pedestrian detours and signage in place.
  • Access to businesses and properties was maintained.

Map of the work area is along College Street and Carlton Street from just west of Bay Street to Church Street to the east. Please contact Mark De Miglio at mark.demiglio@toronto.ca or call 416 395 7178 for more information.

Pause in construction – Mid April 2026 to end of July 2026

To accommodate FIFA World Cup 2026™, the contractor fully demobilized from the site to help manage congestion and minimise disruptions.

  • The City’s contractor removed all equipment.
  • All travel lanes and sidewalks were maintained as normal.

Phase 2a – July 29, 2026 to August 10 2026 – COMPLETE

  • TTC track replacement at the Yonge Street and College Street intersection and TTC track removal from Yonge Street to Church Street.
  • The Yonge Street and College Street intersection was partially closed, with northbound right turns and eastbound through traffic permitted.
  • Westbound travel and left turns were not permitted.
  • Temporary sidewalk closures were required as needed, with pedestrian detours and signage in place.
  • Access to businesses and properties was maintained.

Map of the work area is along College Street and Carlton Street from just west of Bay Street to Church Street to the east. Please contact Mark De Miglio at mark.demiglio@toronto.ca or call 416 395 7178 for more information.

Phase 2b – August 10, 2026 to August 27, 2026 – COMPLETE

  • TTC track renewal on Carlton Street from Church Street to Yonge Street.
  • One eastbound travel lane was maintained on College Street and Carlton Street.
  • Westbound travel and left turns were not permitted.
  • Temporary sidewalk closures were required as needed, with pedestrian detours and signage in place.
  • Access to businesses and properties was maintained.

Map of the work area is along College Street and Carlton Street from just west of Bay Street to Church Street to the east. Please contact Mark De Miglio at mark.demiglio@toronto.ca or call 416 395 7178 for more information.

Phase 3 – August 27th to October 28th – COMPLETE

  • Combined sewer replacement on College Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street and TTC track replacement on College Street from Yonge Street to Bay Street.
  • One eastbound travel lane was maintained from Bay Street to Yonge Street.
  • At least one lane in each direction was maintained from Yonge Street to Church Street.
  • Temporary sidewalk closures were required as needed, with pedestrian detours and signage in place.
  • Access to businesses and properties was maintained.

Map of the work area is along College Street and Carlton Street from just west of Bay Street to Church Street to the east. Please contact Mark De Miglio at mark.demiglio@toronto.ca or call 416 395 7178 for more information.

Once construction is complete, TTC crews will test the newly constructed tracks. 

 

Remaining TTC Overhead & Testing Work

College Street from Bay Street to Yonge Street

TTC will continue with remaining overhead work. Existing road restrictions will remain in place until mid-November.

  • One eastbound traffic lane will be maintained between Bay Street and Yonge Street.
  • Westbound traffic will not be permitted.
  • TTC will complete wiring upgrades and install select overhead poles.
  • Two-way traffic is expected to resume by mid-November.

Carlton Street from Yonge Street to Church Street

TTC overhead work will continue throughout November. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained, with temporary rolling lane closures as required to safely complete the work.

For questions or updates regarding TTC activities, please contact CollegeStreetTrackRenewal@ttc.ca.

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Date modified: October 28, 2026