This project is no longer active. The following information is provided for archival purposes.

As of Monday, November 29, streetcar service on the Carlton route has resumed regular routing to the community and local businesses on College and Carlton Streets between Ossington Avenue in the west and Parliament Street in the east

With completion of the final phase of track work fast approaching and related roadway work on College and Carlton Streets, streetcar service will roll on a completely reconstructed streetcar line along the length of the Carlton route. Earlier this year streetcar service resumed on Gerrard Street East between Parliament Street and Coxwell Avenue after similar track reconstruction.

Welcome to the 2004 College, Carlton and Gerrard Streets TTC Streetcar Track Project Web site. Here you will find regularly updated information about the project. In addition, watch your mail for further construction details.

• Carlton and Sherbourne Street Intersection (PDF)

• College Street, Bathurst to Spadina Update (PDF)

• Partial Intersection Closure: College/Carlton and Yonge Street Intersection (PDF)

• Partial Intersection Closure for Special Track Reconstruction Carlton Street/Jarvis Street Intersection (PDF)

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Throughout 2004, the City of Toronto Works and Emergency Services (WES) Department and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will be replacing the entire stretch of the 506 Carlton Streetcar route along College Street, Carlton Street and Gerrard Street.

The 506 Carlton route is over ten kilometres long and brings many challenges. To best serve your community, track and accompanying street work will occur in eight phases between February to December. During each phase of construction the 506 Carlton streetcar service will be re-routed.

The streetcar track reconstruction schedule is:

• March 29, 2004 to mid-May - College Street (Crawford to Sheridan)
• April 12, 2004 to late-May - College Street (Crawford to Bathurst)
• May 24, 2004 to mid-July - Gerrard Street East (Coxwell to Jones)
• May 17, 2004 to early-July- Gerrard Street East (Broadview to Jones)
• June to November - College Street (Bathurst to Spadina)
• July to October - College/Carlton Streets (Bay to Jarvis)
• July to November - Carlton/Gerrard Streets (Broadview to Jarvis)
• September to November - College Street (Spadina to Bay)

These timelines are subject to change and depend on weather conditions or any other unforeseen events. Specific timelines will be provided in the mail and on this Web site prior to each individual project.

Preliminary work: TTC rail welding & storage
Before each segment of streetcar track reconstruction the TTC will undertake the preliminary work of rail welding and rail storage. For construction details and work locations please refer to:

Carlton

• July 2004 - Sherbourne Street to Parliament Street, in the curb lanes.

College

• July 2004 - University Avenue to Yonge Street, curb lanes.

These timelines are subject to change and depend on weather conditions or any other unforeseen events. Specific timelines will be provided in the mail and on this Web site prior to each individual project.

Track reconstruction
In the weeks prior to each phase of the 506 Carlton streetcar reconstruction project, construction notices will be mailed to the surrounding community. Construction notices provide work details and transit service information. Notices below are in PDF format.
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Released track reconstruction notices:

• College Street, Spadina Avenue to Bay Street
• Jarvis Street to Bay Street Update
• Parliament Street to Jarvis Street Update
• Gerrard Street - Broadview Avenue to Parliament Street
• Carlton Street - Parliament Street to Jarvis Street
• College/Carlton Street - Jarvis Street to Bay Street
• College Street, Spadina to Bathurst
• Gerrard Street East (Coxwell to Jones)
• Gerrard Street East (Broadview to Jones)
• College Street, Sheridan Avenue to Bathurst Street

Watermain reconstruction
Prior to the streetcar track reconstruction, the City of Toronto will reconstruct sections of the watermains under Gerrard, Carlton and College Streets. The watermains are being replaced to maintain a safe and reliable water supply system. Learn more...

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
For additional information please refer to 506 College-Carlton-Gerrard Track Project. For details on TTC service, maps, schedules and streetcar diversions, refer to www.ttc.ca or call the TTC Information Line: (416) 393-4636.

Frequently asked questions
Learn more about the 2004 streetcar track reconstruction project. See frequently asked questions.

Need more information?
For more information or to reach the 2004 Project staff, please contact:

David Nagler, Public Consultation Coordinator
Public Consultation & Community Outreach
City of Toronto
55 John St., 19th Floor
Toronto ON M5V 3C6
Phone: 416-338-2830
Email: dnagler@toronto.ca
Fax: 416-392-2974
TDD: 416-397-0831