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Toronto subway system faces major weekend closures in 2025

Toronto subway system map highlighting closures in 2025
Explore the major weekend closures of the Toronto subway in 2025.

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has unveiled an ambitious capital plan for 2025, which includes a series of extensive weekend closures across its subway network. As the city grapples with an aging transit system, the TTC aims to enhance service reliability and accommodate new infrastructure projects, including the much-anticipated Ontario Line.

With a total of 26 full weekend closures planned for Line 1: Yonge-University and 23 for Line 2: Bloor-Danforth, commuters should prepare for significant disruptions in the coming year.

Understanding the closures

The closures on Line 1 will be divided into various categories: four for state-of-good repair, 13 for essential engineering work, and nine to facilitate the construction of the Ontario Line.

Meanwhile, Line 2 will see six closures specifically for Rogers to install infrastructure for a new 5G cell network, alongside additional closures for maintenance and upgrades. This marks an increase from the 25 full weekend closures implemented in 2024, highlighting the TTC’s commitment to improving transit services despite the inconvenience it may cause to riders.

Why full weekend closures?

The TTC has opted for full weekend closures as a strategic move to maximize the time available for maintenance and repairs. With only 90 minutes of nightly “tool time” when trains are not in operation, closing sections for an entire weekend allows workers to effectively utilize five nights’ worth of work hours.

This approach is crucial for addressing the slow zones that have plagued the network, which at one point last year totaled 85 across various lines. These slow zones have significantly impacted commute times, with some routes experiencing delays of up to 14 minutes.

What to expect in 2025

As the TTC prepares for these closures, it acknowledges the inconvenience they may cause to commuters. A spokesperson emphasized the necessity of these disruptions to ensure the safety and reliability of the subway system. “If we are going to keep the system safe, reliable, and in a state of good repair, while also accommodating expansion and addressing the slow zones, we need time to do the work,” they stated.

As Toronto continues to grow and evolve, the TTC’s proactive measures aim to ensure that the subway network can meet the demands of its users while paving the way for future developments.

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