GO Transit buses replace all UP Express trains due to Metrolinx construction for the future St. Clair - Old Weston and Woodbine stations, Saturday, May 16, Sunday, May 17 and Victoria Day, Monday, May 18.

GO buses operate express — without stopping — between Highway 407 Bus Terminal and Pearson Airport Terminal 1.

GO replacement buses don’t drop off or pick up passengers at Bloor, Mount Dennis or Weston stations this weekend.

Board TTC buses, streetcars or trains to travel to and from those stations.

Friday, May 15, UP Express is also cancelling late-night trains:

• the westbound trains that start in Union at 11:15, 11:30 and 11:45 p.m., midnight and 12:15, 12:30, 12:45 and 1 a.m. for Pearson; and
• the eastbound trains that start in Pearson at 11:54 p.m. and 12:09, 12:24, 12:39 and 12:54 for Union.

The last westbound trains from Union leaves at 11 p.m. The last eastbound train from Pearson leaves at 11:39 p.m.

GO buses also replace trains along the Kitchener line to accommodate the same construction projects this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

And, GO buses replace trains along the Barrie line south of Downsview Park GO Station this weekend.

Metrolinx continues upgrading the 31 Kitchener line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

This Saturday, May 16, Sunday, May 17 and Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, GO Transit is cancelling train service along the 31 Kitchener line south of Bramalea GO Station to accommodate the Metrolinx construction. GO buses replace the trains between Bramalea and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.

Trains operate as usually between Kitchener and Bramalea GO stations this weekend, dropping off or picking up passengers every hour in stations between Mount Pleasant and Bramalea GO stations. GO buses and trains don’t operate to and from Malton, Etobicoke North, Weston, Mount Dennis or Bloor GO stations this weekend due to the construction.

Board TTC Line 1 Yonge - University trains to travel between Highway 407 and downtown Toronto.

GO is also revising service late Friday, May 15.

Friday, May 15

Trains

• GO is cancelling the northbound train that usually starts its trip in Union Station at 11:34 p.m. for Mount Pleasant GO Station.
• The last train for Kitchener GO Station starts in Union at 10:34 p.m., dropping off or picking up passengers in all stations. It ends its trip in Kitchener at 12:26 a.m.

Buses

• GO buses replace the 11:34 p.m. train, with connection times of eight to 18 minutes:

• Buses along Route 31K travel between Union Station Bus Terminal and Brampton Innovation District and Mount Pleasant GO stations.
• Buses along Route 31L travel between Union terminal and Bramalea.

• Connections:

• 30 Waterloo / Kitchener / Brampton express

• Board the bus along Route 31L from Union. You’ll have to wait eight to 18 minutes in Bramalea to connect with the westbound bus at 12:23 a.m.

• 33 Guelph / Georgetown / North York

• Board the bus along Route 31K from Union. You’ll have to wait eight in Mount Pleasant to connect with the westbound bus at 12:38 a.m.

Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17
Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

GO isn’t providing any service at Malton, Etobicoke North, Mount Dennis, Weston and Bloor GO stations. Board MiWay buses to travel to and from Malton. Board TTC buses, streetcars or trains to travel to and from Etobicoke North, Mount Dennis, Weston or Bloor.

Trains

• GO is cancelling all trains along the line.

Buses

• Buses along Route 30L travel between between the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener and Bramalea GO stations and Highway 407 terminal.

• Plan to arrive in Kitchener GO Station 25 to 35 minutes earlier than the train would usually leave. You’ll still arrive in Union about the same time as the train usually would aboard buses along Route 30L.

• Buses along Route 30W travel between Bramalea and Highway 407 terminal.
• Buses along Route 31P travel between Mount Pleasant, Bramalea and Highway 407 terminal.
• Buses along Route 31R travel between Mount Pleasant, Brampton Innovation District, Bramalea and Highway 407 terminal.
• Buses along Route 31W travel between Kitchener and Highway 407 terminal, dropping off or picking up passengers at all regular route 31 stops.

• Plan to arrive at stations as much one hour before the train would usually leave. You’ll arrive in Union about 30 minutes later than usually aboard buses along Route 31W.

• Connections:

• 30 Waterloo / Kitchener / Brampton express

• Route 30: Remain on the bus past Bramalea, if you’re travelling eastbound toward Highway 407 terminal.
• Routes 30A and 30E: You’ll have to wait five to ten minutes to connect with Route 30R buses in Bramalea, if you’re travelling eastbound.
• Routes 30A and 30E: You’ll have to wait eight to 13 minutes in Bramalea to connect with buses along Routes 30 and 30A, if you’re travelling westbound.

• 33 Guelph / Georgetown / North York

• Route 33: You’ll have an extra transfer at Bramalea GO if you’re travelling eastward to reach Highway 407 Terminal. Or, you can continue along route 33 to York Mills GO Bus Terminal where you can connect to TTC trains along Line 1 Yonge - University at York Mills Station.
• Route 33G: You’ll have to wait eight minutes in Mount Pleasant to connect with replacement buses, if you’re travelling further eastbound.
• routes 33 and 33G: You’ll have to wait ten to 18 minutes in Mount Pleasant to connect with buses along Routes 33 and 33G, if you;re travelling westbound.

Metrolinx confirms that is working on the GO Expansion Program this weekend. But it also says it’s preparing for construction of the future St. Clair - Old Weston and Woodbine stations. The projects require it “to temporarily suspend service along the Kitchener line so that construction can be performed safely.”

GO buses also replace UP Express trains this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

And, GO buses replace trains along the Barrie line south of Downsview Park GO Station this weekend.

After this weekend’s construction, GO will temporarily adjust the schedules for trains along the line — but only next Tuesday, May 19.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Kitchener line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

The TTC is closing Line 6 Finch West light-rail transit between Humber College and Finch West stations (meaning: the entire line) from Friday, May 15 until Victoria Day, Monday, May 18.

Shuttle buses replace LRT service.

Humber College Station is closed. All other stations remain open so you can pay fares, buy or load a PRESTO fare card or connect with Line 1 Yonge - University trains. (Humber College bus terminal remains open, where you can board TTC, Brampton Transit, GO Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit buses.)

While the line is closed, provincial transit partner, Metrolinx is planning to complete infrastructure work.

Wheel-Trans service is available. Speak with any TTC customer service staff member for help or directions to Wheel-Trans vehicles.

Regular service resumes Tuesday, May 19.

Metrolinx and its contractors continue upgrading GO Transit’s Barrie line as part of the GO Expansion Program.

Due to GO Expansion construction this weekend, GO is cancelling train service along the 65 Barrie line between Downsview Park GO Station and Union Station Saturday, May 16, Sunday, May 17 and Victoria Day, Monday, May 18.

Board TTC subway trains along Line 1 Yonge - University to travel between Downsview Park and Union.

Metrolinx is expanding key areas of the Barrie-Line corridor to support improving service by adding a second track in the future. It’s also significantly station upgrading Maple, King City and Aurora GO stations.

Specifically, this weekend, crews are completing foundational work for installing a second track and improving the rail corridor, including installing culverts and signals. On the Davenport Diamond Greenway (.pdf), crews are excavating, installing pipes, paving asphalt and installing duct banks .

GO is also cancelling all service along the Kitchener line this weekend due to construction. And, UP Express trains also aren’t operating this weekend to accommodate the same costruction projects.

Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Barrie line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).

^ 2025 image of RapidTO lanes on Bathurst Street at Carr Street, looking south. Image: City of Toronto / TTC

The City of Toronto’s RapidTO: Surface Transit Network Plan is guiding bus and streetcar improvement projects in Toronto. Through this program, the City of Toronto and TTC are enhancing bus and streetcar service across Toronto by studying and implementing transit-priority solutions that improve service reliability.

From 10 p.m. Thursday, May 14 until 4 a.m. Friday, May 15 and continuing overnight nightly, the City continues installing the priority lanes

• on Bathurst Street between Bathurst Station and Nassau Street.

The TTC is detouring streetcars along this route during the next phase of this construction:

• 511 Bathurst.

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Bathurst Station and College Street.

This phase of RapidTO construction on Bathurst Street and the resulting TTC detour continue until May 3 (4 a.m.)

The City and TTC finished installing priority streetcar lanes between Dundas Street West and Lake Shore Boulevard West and turn restrictions at Bloor Street West in December. Due to construction at Toronto Western Hospital the two agencies are not changing Bathurst between Nassau Street and Dundas West.

The project includes:

• Installing one priority streetcar lane and one vehicle lane in each direction;
• Converting centre lanes to priority streetcar lanes by adding new signage, red paint and pavement markings;
• Removing all one-hour, unsigned and Toronto Parking Authority (“Green P”) parking spaces;
• Maintaining all accessible parking and loading zones; and
• Re-timing traffic signals to optimize traffic flow through the entire project area.

As part of a separate initiative to improve the speed and reliability of TTC buses along the 7 Bathurst route, the City and TTC introduced left-turn restrictions and updated parking and loading regulations between Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Station last December.

• 312 St Clair overnight; and
• 512 St Clair.

The transit agency hasn’t specified what kind of construction requires it to replace the cars with buses. And, it hasn’t explained where on St. Clair West the work is taking place.

Buses drop off or pick up passengers at stops beside the curb, instead of the centre-road “island” streetcar stops. In the west end of the route, the uses also likely loop northward along Weston Road; and then west- and southward along Gunns Road to St. Clair West, instead of turning through Gunns Loop.

• Denison Street between Clayton Drive and Gorvette Road

to accommodate a City construction project.

York Region Transit is detouring buses along this route, while the street is closed:

• 2 Milliken.

The City is again closing the same section of the street and YRT is detouring the buses from 7 a.m. Thursday, May 21 until 7 a.m. Friday, May 22.

• 300 Bloor - Danforth overnight

during [City of] Toronto Water construction

• on Bloor Street East between west of Ted Rogers Way to west of Mount Pleasant Road.

• on Gerrard Street East at the bridge over the Don River and Don Valley Parkway.

The TTC explains that, “These repairs are part of [the] TTC’s preventative maintenance program to ensure safe and reliable streetcar operations.”

The transit agency is detouring streetcars along these routes, while the work zone blocks the tracks:

• 306 Carlton overnight; and
• 506 Carlton.

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Broadview Avenue and Parliament Street.

Track repairs on Gerrard Street East at the Don River / Don Valley Parkway and the resulting TTC detours continue until May 23 (4 a.m.).

TTC crews work only in the centre-lane track area to:

• saw-cut the old concrete;
• break and remove the old concrete;
• replace the old rail with new rail; and
• place new concrete.

The TTC says, “Some activities will be conducted around-the-clock to ensure the quality installation of new rail and concrete.”

Crews plan to conduct noisy activities, such as breaking and removing concrete, during the daytime; however, they may occasionally work overnight to meet the project deadline.

Expect to hear noise and see lights from construction vehicles and machinery.

One lane of traffic in each direction continues to flow in the curb lanes. The City of Toronto may temporarily prohibit on-street parking near the work zone. The work zone may also prevent motorists from turning left onto or off of Gerrard East. Crews maintain access to Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital throughout the construction period.

“Paid-duty” Toronto Police Service officers or traffic-control personnel will be on-site to direct motorists, cyclists and pedestrians through the area.

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Woodbine and St George stations earlier than usually, Monday, May 11 until Friday, May 15. Line 2 subway trains operate only between Kennedy and Woodbine stations and between Kipling and St George stations after 11:59 p.m. those nights.

Shuttle buses partially replace Line 2 service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers on the street near all stations on the closed section of the line. TTC staff are available at each station to direct you to shuttle-bus stops.

Most stations remain open so you can pay fares or connect with TTC buses, streetcars and Line 1 Yonge - University trains. However, Chester, Sherbourne and Bay stations are closed. Note also that the TTC is also closing the Dewhurst Boulevard passenger access to Donlands Station, although the main entrance remains open.

Although all shuttle buses are accessible, Wheel-Trans is also available from all stations. Ask any TTC staff member for information about Wheel-Trans frequency and stops.

While this section of Line 2 is closed, TTC crews are maintaining the tracks.

According to a TTC news release, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

• King Street West from east of Strachan Avenue to west of Spadina Avenue.

Crews work in two phases, with a two-day pause between each phase. This is the second phase. (The first phase took place from 11 p.m. Monday, May 3 until 4 a.m. Friday, May 8.) They started working east of Strachan Avenue and are proceeding eastward toward Spadina Avenue.

The TTC says, “These necessary repairs are part of the TTC’s preventative maintenance program, which ensures safe and reliable streetcar operations.”

The transit agency is detouring streetcars along these routes, while the crews are repairing the tracks:

• 304 King overnight;
• 504 King; and
• 508 Lake Shore.

Shuttle buses replace the cars between Shaw Street and Spadina Avenue.

TTC crews work only in the centre-lane track area to:

• saw-cut the old concrete;
• break and remove the old concrete;
• replace the old rail with new rail; and
• place new concrete.

The TTC says, “Some activities will be conducted around-the-clock to ensure the quality installation of new rail and concrete.”

Crews plan to conduct noisy activities, such as breaking and removing concrete, during the daytime; however, they may work overnight due to “unforeseen conditions or inclement weather.”

Expect to hear noise and see lights from construction vehicles and machinery.

One lane of traffic in each direction continues to flow in the curb lanes. The City of Toronto may temporarily prohibit on-street parking near the work zone. The work zone may also prevent motorists from turning left onto or off of King West.

At the intersection of King West with Portland Street, the work zone restricts motorists so that they can only turn right and blocks left turns and through access. Although crews maintain sidewalk access near the work zones, at the intersection of King with Stanley Terrace, pedestrians can safely cross on the east side. At the intersection of King with Brant Street, pedestrians can safely cross on the west side.

“Paid-duty” Toronto Police Service officers or traffic-control personnel will be on-site to direct motorists, cyclists and pedestrians through the area.

The TTC paused construction and the detours Saturday, May 9 to accommodate the large number of fans it expected would be attending the Major League Soccer** match when Toronto FC hosted hosting Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his team, Inter Miami FC, at 1 p.m. on BMO Field in Exhibition Place.

Fans anticipated it to be a record-setting match, with as many as 45,000 people watching from the stands.

The TTC is closing Line 2 Bloor - Danforth subway between Kipling and Jane stations after 11 p.m. Friday, May 8 and all day Saturday, May 9. Line 2 subway trains operate only between Jane and Kennedy stations that day.

Shuttle buses partially replace subway service. The buses drop off or pick up passengers in or near the bus terminals at each station. TTC staff are available in each station to direct you to the shuttle-bus boarding and offloading locations. Passengers with accessibility needs can also board buses along the 149 Etobicoke - Bloor accessibility shuttle route. Buses along route 149 operate between Kipling and Jane stations.

(Or, consider a shuttle-bus alternative.)

Royal York Station is open; however, the entrance / exit on Grenview Boulevard is closed. All other stations remain open, so you can load PRESTO fare cards, buy PRESTO tickets and connect to TTC, GO Transit and MiWay buses.

While this part of Line 2 is closed, the TTC says its crews are “completing critical signal infrastructure work before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

During this closure, the crews are replacing signal equipment that controls track-level switches. The transit agency explains that these switches “play a key role in the safe and efficient movement of trains.” The TTC deferred this project when it he temporarily grounded its work cars after hydraulic fluid spilled from the cars during early April. It has rescheduled the work to this weekend as “the work is vital to maintaining reliable and safe subway operations, especially ahead of the FIFA World Cup games.”

According to a TTC news release, “While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.”

• the Don Valley Parkway between Highway 401 and the Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway and
• the Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway between the Don Valley Parkway and Lower Jarvis Street

The City says that this planned work “supports the City’s long-term strategy to maintain expressway infrastructure, reduce future disruptions and prepare Toronto for major events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

It further explains that the closure “[allows] multiple City divisions and partners to work safely and at the same time, to [make sure] the expressways remain safe, clean, and in good working condition.” During this closure, crews will complete work equivalent to more than 30 overnight lane closures, saving drivers as much as 150 hours of disruption. The City claims that this approach results in:

• Less disruption for motorists;
• Cost savings of as much as 25 per cent, when compared with multiple overnight closures; and
• Safe, fast and efficient completion of critical maintenance.

The City says that “Working around the clock,” road crews, engineers and contractors are:

• Repairing cracks and potholes;
• Maintaining and replacing guard rails;
• Inspecting bridges and removing loose concrete
• Repainting lane markings;
• Inspecting and repairing lighting inspections;
• Clearing catch basins to prevent flooding; and
• Removing debris, weeds, litter and graffiti.

The closure enables crews to resurface the full width of sections of the roadway and advance two City projects, the Eastern Avenue bridge project and the Bayview - Bloor ramp. The closure will also provide access for Metrolinx to carry out part of the Ontario Line project and Toronto Hydro to complete electrical maintenance work.

GO Transit passengers aboard buses along these routes can expect detours or delays while the DVP is closed:

• 61 Richmond Hill / Toronto (Friday evening only);
• 65 East Gwillimbury / Newmarket / Toronto;
• 68 Barrie / Toronto;
• 71 Stouffville / Toronto; and
• 90 Lakeshore East (late-night / early morning).

However GO hasn’t [yet] announced service changes.

The City says it’s “implementing a comprehensive traffic management plan” to help minimize congestion as much as possible during the closure. Measures include:

• Deploying traffic agents;
• Monitoring traffic and adjusting signals in real time on alternate routes;
• Using electronic variable messaging boards;
• Restricting short-term utility construction on key detour routes to keep them open to traffic.
• Co-ordinating with major event venues to share travel information with ticket holders in advance.
• Co-ordinating with mapping apps to ensure they share up?to?date information on closures and alternate routes with motorists.

According to the City, “Closure dates for this critical and time-sensitive work were selected to avoid closing both expressways at the same time, minimize conflicts with major events and provide suitable weather conditions to complete the work safely and efficiently.”

Other events also affect transit services in Hamilton and Toronto this weekend — Friday, May 8, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11.