The City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) are renewing aging streetcar tracks on Queen Street East between Broadview Avenue and Davies Avenue. The City is also replacing the two 112-year-old watermains within the project limits, as well as the watermain along Munro Street.
This work is required to bring the watermain and track infrastructure to a state of good repair and is part of the Council-approved 2025 Capital Works Program.
Work is anticipated to begin in November 17 2025 and is expected to be completed by April 2026.
The work area extends along Queen Street East just east of Davies Avenue to Broadview Avenue, and along Munro Street.
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 early-November and is expected to be completed by end of April 2026. Phasing and timelines are subject to change.
Phase 1A – November 17 to mid-December
Crews will replace the watermain that runs along the south side of Queen Street East, from Broadview Avenue to Davies Avenue, and along Munro Street.
Watermain Replacement (South Side)Winter Shutdown – mid-December to early January
During this time, the contractor will demobilize and traffic lanes will be temporarily restored.
Phase 1B – Early-January to end of February 2026
Crews will replace the watermain that runs along the north side of Queen Street East, from Broadview Avenue to Davies Avenue, and along Munro Street.
Phase 2 – March to April
Crews will install streetcar tracks along Queen Street East. TTC crews will test the newly constructed track.
To accommodate this project, the TTC will provide temporary replacement buses for the 503 Kingston Road and 504 King streetcars.
Phase 1 – Watermain Replacement
Phase 2 – TTC Track Renewal
Details about these diversions will be posted at ttc.ca/queeneast
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