College Street and McCaul Street Intersection Construction

The City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will renew aging streetcar tracks at the intersection of College Street and McCaul Street from October 2025 to November 2025.  The TTC will also take this opportunity to upgrade the overhead infrastructure in the area before, during and after this project.

This work is required to bring City infrastructure to state of good repair and is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program.

Map of work area at College Street and McCaul Street intersection.

map of the construction area at the intersection of College Street and McCaul Street

Schedule and Travel Impacts

The project is expected to begin in October 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2025.

TTC Streetcar Track replacement

  • Crews will install new streetcar tracks at the intersection of College Street and McCaul Street.
  • TTC crews will test the newly constructed tracks.
  • Crews will also complete sidewalk replacement and tactile plate installation.
  • The intersection will be fully closed to vehicles and cyclists.
  • TTC bus and streetcar service will detour around the intersection.
  • Temporary sidewalk closures will be required. Pedestrian detours and signage will be in place.

Work Hours

Work will take place 24 hours, seven 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 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.

From October 2025 to January 2026, the following streetcar/bus routes will divert due to the College Street and McCaul Street intersection closure.

  • 506-306 Carlton Streetcars will divert both ways via to Spadina Avenue, Dundas Street and Bay Street to regular routing.

Please visit ttc.ca/projects for the latest information.

If you have a mobility challenge, TTC encourages you to apply for temporary WheelTrans service to safely and reliably get around during the intersection closure. Check out how to apply online at TTC.ca/WheelTrans or call 416-393-4111 if you have any questions.

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