The City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) are renewing aging streetcar tracks at the King Street East and Church Street intersection. The City is also replacing the 142-year-old watermains at the intersection
This work is required to bring the watermains and track infrastructure to a state of good repair and is part of the Council-approved 2025 Capital Works Program.
Work began in May and is expected to be complete by mid August 2025.
The work area extends along King Street and Church Street from south of Court Street to just north of Oak Hall Lane.
Watermain work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with late work or weekend work when needed.
TTC track replacement work will take place 24hrs a day, 7 days per week.
Excavation and heavy breaking will occur at various times throughout the day. Concrete milling and breaking activity will occur mainly between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Concrete breaking work is the most disruptive and will typically last the first 1-2 days for each phase of 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.
From time-to-time, the water supply to properties will be shut-off to complete construction; the contractor will provide notice at least 48-hours in advance. Throughout the work, it is recommended that you temporarily disconnect any water treatment systems (i.e. softeners or filters), water-cooled air conditioners or similar plumbing fixtures. In the event you did not receive advance notice, the City may have needed to use an emergency water shut off to complete work.
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.
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.
The project is expected to begin in May and is expected to be complete by end of August 2025. Phasing and timelines are subject to change.
Phase 1 – May to June
Crews will replace the watermain that runs along the north side of King Street East, east and west of the Church Street intersection.
Phase 2 – June 2 to mid August
Crews will replace a portion and reline another portion of the watermain that runs along the south side of King Street East, east and west of the Church Street intersection.
Crews will also install streetcar track at the intersection of King Street East and Church Street. TTC crews will test the newly constructed tracks. Crews will complete sidewalk replacement and tactile plate installation.
To accommodate this project, the TTC will provide a 504 King Street temporary replacement bus for Phases 1 & 2. For Phase 3 & 4 the 504 King Street replacement bus route will be diverted around the active work zone at King Street and Church Street .
Details about these diversions will be posted at ttc.ca/KingChurch.
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