Line 6 Finch West weekend closure for system upgrades

May 8 - Metrolinx, in coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), will undertake a multi-day service closure of Line 6 Finch West beginning on Friday, May 15 at 2:30 a.m. through Tuesday, May 19 at 4 a.m. over the Victoria Day long-weekend. Regular service is scheduled to resume at the start of the day on Tuesday.

During the closure, replacement shuttle buses will operate along Finch Avenue West, ensuring customers can continue to travel across the corridor. Customers should visit TTC.ca for alternate transit planning and more information related to service adjustments.

The closure will temporarily suspend all service across the entire line to complete important upgrades and enhancements to further improve system reliability and performance. Completing this work in a single, coordinated closure reduces the need for multiple repeated service interruptions later.

Since the beginning of the project, Metrolinx and the TTC have worked in close collaboration to ensure the effectiveness of the project, with Metrolinx as the owner and constructor of the line and the TTC as the operator. This coordinated closure also provides TTC with the opportunity to train additional staff for key positions, using this window for hands-on training not possible while trains are running.

Since opening, Line 6 Finch West has demonstrated steady operational improvements. On-time performance has increased every month, with a 25 per cent improvement since launch, while round-trip travel times have been reduced by 16 minutes. The work completed during this closure will help support further reductions in scheduled travel times.

The work has been strategically scheduled to prepare the line for increased ridership demand during upcoming major events, including 2026 FIFA World Cup™, while also strengthening infrastructure to support consistent service for future winter weather conditions. Early ridership figures indicate approximately 475,000 riders use Line 6 each month, including about 20,000 daily weekday riders and 9,500 daily weekend riders.

We appreciate your patience as we complete these important upgrades to enhance reliability and prepare the line for additional demand.

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