Starting November 9, the City’s contractor will begin the streetcar track renewal on Queen Street East between Vancouver Avenue and Leslie Street. During construction, only one westbound travel lane will remain open. See Construction Maps and Travel Impacts for more details.
The City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) are renewing aging streetcar tracks on Queen Street East between Leslie Street and Vancouver Avenue. Renewing the tracks will help to reduce current track noise, avoid unplanned emergency work and bring the track infrastructure to a state of good repair.
TTC track renewal work is anticipated to be complete by mid-December, 2026. Starting in January 2027 the City will rehabilitate the sewer from Leslie Street to Greenwood Avenue to extend the service life of the sewer infrastructure. Work includes cleaning the interior of the sewer and installing a structural liner, which cures and forms a new sewer pipe within the existing sewer.
This project is part of the Council-approved 2026 Capital Works Program.
The work area extends along Queen Street East just east of Leslie Street to Vancouver Avenue
Phase 1 – Streetcar track renewal from Vancouver Avenue to Laing Street
Phase 2 – Streetcar track renewal from Laing Street to Leslie Street
Phase 3 – Sewer Rehabilitation from Leslie Street to Greenwood Avenue
TTC track renewal work will take place 24 hours 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.
Sewer rehabilitation will take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday to Friday, with late work or weekend work when needed.
The City-hired contractor will provide you with an additional “Sewer Service Disruption” Notice at lease 48 hours in advance of the lining activities commencing. The Notice will outline the exact time and duration of the sewer service disruption, if applicable.
Please note that you will be asked to avoid allowing water down the drain during the period as indicated in the Notice. Water will not be shut off during the disruption, however, you will be asked to not use a washing machine or dishwasher, flush your toilet, or use a sink, shower or bath without the use of a drain stopper during the temporary service disruption window. This is to avoid sewer back-up while your sewer connection is temporarily sealed/plugged. When handwashing, please try to use a drain stopper.
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.
Pedestrian access along Queen Street will be maintained throughout construction. To cross Queen Street East, pedestrians will be required to use the nearest crosswalk with pedestrian signals at Leslie Street or Woodfield Avenue.
TTC Service Changes
Effective 11 p.m., November 2 until November 9, 2026
Effective November 9, 2026
Visit the project website for the latest TTC service details: www.ttc.ca/QueenEast
Transit diversions are subject to change. Further details including service changes during Phase 2 will be shared on ttc.ca/service-advisories/ and ttc.ca/queeneast.
Visit: ttc.ca for accurate schedule information.
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