Osgoode Station North Site Excavation Works
Please find attached an updated version of the construction notice for excavation works at the Osgoode Station north site, indicating a new nightly temporary sidewalk closure on Queen Street for the month of October.
This temporary closure of the westbound curb lane on Queen Street West between York Street and University Avenue will support the installation of a new acoustic shelter site entrance and the TTC stop relocation pedestrian curb cut installation. It will take place on weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until the end of October.
Crews continue to work weekdays and weeknights (and weekends as required) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (24 hours) until the end of November 2025.
Traffic signage will be posted. Traffic control person(s) will be on site as required to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Work may be postponed, extended, or rescheduled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Construction Details:
- Closures of the bike lane and pedestrian path on University Avenue are ongoing nightly on weekdays 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until the end of November 2025
- Temporary northbound lane closures on University Avenue, Friday nights to Monday morning, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until the end of November 2025
- Temporary sidewalk closure on Queen Street West: Nightly on weekdays 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until the end of October 2025
- Contact: 416-202-5100 | ontarioline@metrolinx.com
Graffiti Alley Closure & Open House
Please see the attached notice for Graffiti Alley closures, starting as early as October 6, 2025.
To support construction of the Ontario Line at Queen-Spadina, crews will occasionally need to close Graffiti Alley for equipment and material deliveries. Deliveries will only be scheduled between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. weekdays and are expected to be completed within two hours. These deliveries can occur between now and approximately October 2026. Residents can expect to hear noise from trucks delivering equipment and material during these deliveries. A crane will be used to move material from Graffiti Alley to the station site.
This notice also contains information on our upcoming in-person open house for Queen-Spadina station on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Ogden Junior Public School, 33 Phoebe St.
Open House:
When: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
Time: 6:15 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Location: Ogden Junior Public School
Closure Details
- Expected installation start date: As early as Oct. 6, 2025
- Expected duration: Through October 2026
- Work hours: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
- Contact: ontarioline@metrolinx.com
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.
- Expected start date: As of May 2, 2025
- Duration: Through late 2025
- Hours of work: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Some work will occur on Sundays as needed, from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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.
- Expected start date: February 2025
- Hours of work: 24-hour shifts (Monday – Saturday), with occasional Sunday work as needed. Expected Completion: Early 2026
- 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.
- Expected start date: December 2024
- Hours of work: 24-hour shifts (Monday – Saturday)
- Expected Completion: Early 2026
- 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.
- Expected start date: December 2024
- Hours of work: 24-hour work shifts, 7 days a week
- Expected Completion: Late 2025
- Contact: Ontario Line Metrolinx | ontarioline@metrolinx.com | 416-202-5100