TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2025 — The TTC will run extra subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth to help fans get around the city safely as they cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays this Friday and Saturday. With no planned subway closures this weekend, taking the TTC is the fastest and most eco-friendly way to travel.
• Additional subway trains will be running on Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth, ensuring that fans can easily travel to and from the games and festivities.
• TTC staff will be on site at Union Station to assist customers, answer questions, and manage crowds, ensuring a smooth experience for all travellers.
• If travelling on bus or streetcar routes in the downtown core, the 509 Harbourfront, 510 Spadina, 19 Bay, 114 Queens Quay East, and 121 Esplanade-River routes will get fans to and from the games.
The TTC is also advising customers of service adjustments to accommodate events and construction, and early nightly subway closures in the coming week to enable track work on a portion of Line 2 Bloor-Danforth.
Construction
• Until 5 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 6, 71 Runnymede, 77 Swansea and 79 Scarlett Road buses are diverting during sewer reconstruction along Bloor St. W.
• Starting at 7 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 24, to 5 a.m. Mon., Oct. 27, 70 O’Connor, 87 Cosburn and 322 Coxwell Night buses will divert during road repairs at Cosburn Ave. and Coxwell Ave.
• From 11 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 24, until 4 a.m. Mon., Oct. 27, 506/306 Carlton streetcar service will be replaced by buses between Main Street Station and Gerrard St. E. and Parliament St. during TTC infrastructure work at Gerrard St. E. and Logan Ave.
Events
On Sun., Oct. 26, the 72 Pape and 83 Jones buses will redirect from Danforth Ave. during the Greek Independence Day Parade. Between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., 72 Pape buses will run along Broadview Ave. between Mortimer Ave. and Gerrard St. E. 83 Jones buses will divert from Donlands Station via Greenwood Ave. and Gerrard St. E. from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday – Early nightly closures between Kipling and Islington stations
Mon., Oct. 27, through Fri., Oct. 31, subway service on the portion of Line 2 Bloor-Danforth between Kipling and Islington stations will end nightly at midnight for planned track work.
A frequent shuttle bus service will run, stopping at each station along the route. Customers with accessibility needs can also take the 149 Etobicoke-Bloor Accessibility Shuttle bus, which operates between Kipling and High Park stations.
Wheel-Trans service will be available for any customer requiring assistance at Royal York Station. Islington Station is not accessible. Customers can speak with any TTC customer service staff member for assistance.
All subway stations will remain open for customers to purchase PRESTO fares, tickets and connect to surface routes.
While the TTC does most subway maintenance after service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work.
The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service, as well as alternate route options. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on X or sign up for eAlerts.
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