This episode of DING DANG DONG covers everything TTC and UP Express riders need to know for the week of June 29th to July 5th.

Canada Day Changes (July 1st)

• The 94 Wellesley bus detours via Jarvis Street, Carlton Street, and Parliament Street—your regular stop may have moved
• The 97 Yonge bus reroutes via Park Home Avenue, Beecroft Road, and North York Boulevard from 7 PM to 11 PM
• The 22 Coxwell bus extends south to Woodbine Beach for the Ashbridges Bay Canada Day event—great for catching fireworks by the lake

Taste of Lawrence Festival (July 3rd–6th)

• The 54, 354, and 954 Lawrence East buses detour around Warden Avenue, Ashtonbee Road, and Birchmount Road—worth knowing whether you're heading to the festival or just passing through

UP Express

• Expect longer waits on July 1st and 2nd due to weather affecting the tracks—bring something to keep you busy

Ongoing This Week

• Several express buses are on summer break: 989 Weston, 944/945 Kipling, 941 Keele, 968 Warden, and 906 Airport
• The 200 Toronto Zoo and 201 Bluffer's Park seasonal buses are back—perfect timing for the long weekend
• FIFA World Cup 2026 route changes remain in effect on the 509 Harbourfront, 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst, and 504 King streetcars
• Construction continues for the Ontario Line, bridge work, and Long Branch Loop track renewal

Happy Canada Day, and we'll see you next week on DING DANG DONG!

This episode of DING DANG DONG breaks down everything TTC riders need to know for the first full week of February.

What's New

• The 97 Yonge bus is on a detour near St Clair Station due to sewer work—this one's sticking around until late February, so plan ahead

What's Ending

Some relief is finally here:

• 31 Greenwood bus returns to Greenwood Station on Sunday
• 504/304 King streetcar detour wraps up Monday
• 71 Runnymede bus gets back to normal by Tuesday after water pipe repairs

Overnight & Weekend Closures

• 510 Spadina streetcar: Buses replace streetcars Monday–Thursday, 11 PM to 4 AM
• Line 1 (Finch to Eglinton): Early closure at 11 PM Monday–Thursday for tunnel work
• Line 4 Sheppard: Closed all day Saturday for signal work—shuttle buses will be running

Whether you're a night owl or a weekend traveller, this episode has you covered. Tune in and stay ahead of the disruptions!

What's in This Episode

This special "Little Brother's Birthday" edition of DING DANG DONG brings mostly good news for Toronto transit riders. No major new disruptions are starting this week, and some long-running headaches are finally wrapping up.

Detours Ending February 1st

• 97 Yonge Bus - The sewer work detour near St. Clair Station is done! No more rerouting through Rosehill, Avoca, and Pleasant Boulevard.
• 20 Cliffside Bus - After months of road work detours since November, this route is finally back to normal.

Late-Night Alerts

• 501 Queen Streetcar - Taking a detour through Parliament and Dundas East between 9 PM and 3 AM (January 26-31)
• Line 1 Subway - Early closure at 11 PM from Finch to Eglinton, Monday through Thursday. Shuttle buses will be running.

If you've been dealing with those Yonge or Cliffside detours, relief is almost here. Night owls, just plan ahead for those late-night changes!

Stay safe out there, Toronto!

This episode of DING DANG DONG brings a mix of good news and heads-ups for Toronto transit riders.

What's Covered This Week

• 512 St Clair streetcar returns! After weeks of buses filling in due to water pipe work, regular streetcar service resumes between Gunns Loop and St Clair Station
• Line 1 (Yellow) late-night closures between Finch and Eglinton stations Monday through Thursday—trains stop at 11 PM for tunnel work, but shuttle buses have you covered
• Line 2 (Green) weekend shutdown between Jane and Ossington all day Saturday and Sunday for signal repairs—shuttle buses and Wheel-Trans available
• 501 Queen streetcar detours running nightly from 10 PM to 3 AM, rerouting via Parliament, Dundas, Broadview, Gerrard, and Coxwell

Plan Ahead

Whether you're commuting late or heading out on the weekend, give yourself a bit of extra time and watch for signs at your station.

Thanks for riding with DING DANG DONG—stay safe out there, Toronto!

The final DING DANG DONG of 2025 is here, and it's packed with good news for Toronto transit riders heading into the new year.

What's Ending

Several detours are wrapping up just in time for 2026:

• Queen Street streetcars (501, 301, 503) return to their normal route near Broadview after water pipe work finishes
• 55 Warren Park bus goes back to regular streets after road construction
• 29C and 329 Dufferin buses resume their full routes past Exhibition Place

New Year's Eve Special Service

Heading downtown to celebrate? Here's what changes near the waterfront:

• The 19 Bay, 121, and 114 Queens Quay buses will take different routes
• The 511 Bathurst streetcar heads to Union Station via Queens Quay instead of Exhibition Place
• Express buses on Bathurst and Sherbourne will run to help you get from the waterfront back to subway stations after midnight

New Year's Day Note

The 29C and 329 buses will turn around early again on January 1st due to a fun run at Exhibition Place.

Have a safe and happy New Year, Toronto!