Notice of Excavation
Please find an attached construction notice to accommodate work serving the future Ontario Line King-Bathurst Station.
Work crews are advancing excavation at the King-Bathurst south site, removing soil and bedrock to a depth of 40 metres to create the future Ontario Line station site. As spoils are removed, a shaft (the excavated open area) has been created. This work is completed in sequence, with coordinated phases of rock breaking followed by installation of structural reinforcements.
Crews are preparing to start the next phase of excavation including rock breaking beginning as early as May 2, 2025. This phase of work is expected to take approximately eight weeks to complete. At which point, the next phases of structural support will be installed. There will be lighting in place to support evening work. While most lights will turn off once work is complete, some lighting will remain on overnight for safety and security at the site.
All the necessary permits have been obtained. Equipment demobilization may be postponed or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Monitoring Device Installation
Please see the attached construction notice for utility monitoring device installation around Queen/Spadina, starting as early as April 14, 2025.
Crews will be installing utility monitoring devices at locations indicated on the map in the notice. This is to support the future Ontario Line construction work at Queen/Spadina station. Crews will be moving between the areas located on the map during the construction period. Temporary lane and sidewalk closures will be in place during work hours and depending on the location of the work crew. Residents can expect to hear noise from hydrovac trucks and drilling as required to complete this work. No overnight or weekend hours are required for this work.
This notice is being shared with community groups, including BIA, elected officials, and 311. This notice will also be posted on our website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns about this work.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100
Station Excavation & Cavern Work at Queen & Spadina
Please see the attached construction notice for updated cavern work at Queen and Spadina, including working hours on Saturday, February 8th, and Sunday, February 9th, 2025 from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Crews are excavating a cavern to connect the station shaft to the future Ontario Line tunnel. This is done using equipment known as a road header. Excavated dirt, known as spoils, will be loaded into trucks and transported out of the city for safe disposal. All possible mitigations are in place, including noise & vibration monitoring, limits on vehicle idling, and site hoarding.
This notice is being shared with community groups, including BIA and 311. This notice will also be posted on their website. Please don’t hesitate to contact them with any questions or concerns about this notice.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100
Notice of Excavation and Cavern Work
Please see the attached construction notice for excavation and cavern work at Queen/Spadina station, with new work hours effective until early 2026.
Crews will be working underground to excavate the station cavern, which will connect the completed shaft at the north station site to the future tunneling route. Specialized equipment will be brought to the site and assembled before operation can begin. Spoils excavated from the cavern will be loaded on to trucks and hauled away from the site. The new work hours are 24-hour work, Monday-Saturday. No work is currently expected to take place on Sunday. Residents can expect noise and dust from the site crew as various equipment is used. A series of monitors and mitigation equipment is installed on-site to prevent excessive noise or dirt and dust spreading into the community.
This notice is being distributed to community groups, including BIA, elected officials, and 311. This notice will also be posted on their website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them with any questions or concerns about this work.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100
Cavern and Excavation Work
Please see the attached construction notice for cavern and excavation work at King and Bathurst, starting as early as early December, 2024.
Crews will continue to excavate the future King/Bathurst station north site, connecting the current shaft to the location of the Ontario Line tunnels. Specialized equipment known as a roadheader will be delivered to the site and assembled before work will commence. Rock spoils will be loaded into trucks and transported away from the work site.
Work will be taking place 24/7, all within the acoustic shelter currently in place at the north site. Noise and vibration will be constantly monitored through a series of devices set up around the site to ensure acceptable levels at all times.
This notice is being shared with the community, including BIA, elected officials, and 311. This notice will also be posted on our website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns about this work.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100
Queen/Spadina September 2024 CLC Presentation Deck
Please see the attached presentation deck from the September 2024 Queen/Spadina CLC meeting. This deck, along with meeting minutes, are also available on their website.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st at 2:00 P.M. Please notify them as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the meeting or if you have any other questions or concerns.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100
King/Bathurst September 2024 Presentation Deck
Please see the attached presentation deck from the September 2024 King/Bathurst Spadina CLC meeting. This deck, along with meeting minutes, are also available on our website.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd at 2:00 P.M. Please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the meeting or if you have any other questions or concerns.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100
York Street Track Installation Update
Metrolinx has provided a community update on the status of the York St track installation plan.
Work is expected to begin in early October and will result in the reduction of York St to one lane northbound from 150 York St parking to Queen St and one lane each direction from Adelaide to 150 York St parking. These lane reductions are expected to stay in place until mid-2024 at which point Metrolinx will re-evaluate the traffic management plan.
No driveway closures are expected due to this work. All existing pedestrian access will be maintained except for the crossing on the north side of the Richmond & York St intersection.
For more information, see the attached diagram & timeline.
Contact: Ross Andersen | Community Engagement Advisor – Ontario Line Metrolinx | Ross.Andersen@metrolinx.com | 416-418-9281
Road Closures on Queen Street
Please be advised of the planned Queen Street closure to accommodate construction for the new Queen Station. Beginning May 1, 2023 a full road closure of Queen Street will take place from Bay Street to Victoria Street and will last until late fall 2027. This closure is required to facilitate utility relocations and station construction. Yonge Street, Bay Street and Victoria Street will remain open throughout the closure and Queen Street will remain accessible to pedestrians.
Metrolinx has worked closely with the City of Toronto, TTC, EMS and other key partners through the development of the Queen Street closure plan, and will continue to throughout the project lifecycle. Safety is a top priority for Metrolinx and there will be paid duty officers and traffic control people on site throughout the closure to direct pedestrians.
More information and details about the closure is included in the community notice linked here. You can find more information about the project linked here.
Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100