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#1 KevinKorell

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Posted 03 February 2018 - 09:39 PM

Late post but just discovered; from TTC website:

 

 

 

TTC 501 Queen route converts to buses west of Roncesvalles for 2017

 

December 16, 2016

 

Starting Jan. 8, and throughout 2017, buses will replace streetcars on the portion of the 501 Queen route west of Roncesvalles Ave. to accommodate City of Toronto work on the Queensway Bridge, TTC streetcar track and overhead work, and the renewal of the Humber Loop.

 

In the first phase of the work streetcars will continue to operate between Neville Park Loop in the east and Roncesvalles Ave. in the west.

 

Two shuttle bus services will be introduced to augment service on the route:
- 501L/301L Queen - buses will operate between Dufferin Gate Loop and Long Branch Loop via Queen St. W., The Queensway, Windermere Ave. and Lake Shore Blvd. W.
- 501M Queen - a secondary bus service will operate to link The Queensway with Lake Shore Blvd. W., Marine Parade Dr. and Park Lawn Rd. These buses will not enter Humber Loop.

 

Customers needing to transfer to a bus can do so at any stop between Roncesvalles Ave. and Dufferin St. When using PRESTO, customers will not need to tap onto the second vehicle when boarding.

 

Highlights of the work that will be completed during this period are:
- Rehabilitation of the Queensway Bridge over the Humber River
- TTC track and overhead wire renewal on The Queensway from Parkside Dr. to Humber Loop
- TTC track and overhead wire renewal on Lake Shore Blvd. from Symons St. to Humber Loop
- Humber Loop improvements including new tracks, accessible streetcar platforms, new shelters, rebuilding of the tunnel walkway, roof replacement of the service building and new electrical substation

 

The TTC thanks its customers, local residents and businesses for their patience and understanding as the TTC and City invest in maintaining this critical infrastructure.



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Posted 03 February 2018 - 09:40 PM

Update from TTC website:

 


 

 


501 Queen - Streetcar restrictions during several construction projects - February 18 update



 

Ongoing route changes will occur during multiple road, track and bridge work on Queen Street, The Queensway and Lake Shore Boulevard, and improvements at Humber Loop.



5 a.m., February 18 to 5 a.m., April 1, 2018

Construction continues at Humber Loop.

  • 501/301 Queen streetcars will run between Neville Park Loop and Roncesvalles Avenue (Sunnyside Loop).

  • 501L/301L Queen shuttle buses will provide service on Lake Shore Boulevard, Windermere Avenue, The Queensway and Queen Street between Long Branch Loop and Dufferin Street.

Customers may transfer between streetcars and shuttle buses on Queen Street, between Roncesvalles Avenue and Dufferin Street.

  • The 501M Marine Parade-Windermere temporary shuttle bus service will no longer operate. Customers must board 501L buses on Lake Shore Boulevard.


When transferring between 501/301 Queen streetcars and buses using PRESTO, do not tap onto the next vehicle when boarding. 
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