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Ontario Line

A new 15.6-km subway line in Toronto that will run from Exhibition Place, through downtown, all the way to Line 5 Eglinton at Don Mills Road.

Overnight equipment deliveries on Pape Avenue between Gamble Avenue and Cosburn Avenue

Expected Duration

Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026

Working Hours

Monday to Sunday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Date of Notice

Jun 10, 2026

Map of the Cosburn Avenue and Pape Avenue intersection showing a work zone on the northwest corner.

What is Happening?

To facilitate construction of Cosburn Station, large, specialized equipment must be delivered to the north site of Cosburn Station, between Cosburn and Gamble avenues. Oversized equipment must be shipped overnight to reduce impacts on local traffic and pedestrians during the day. Mobilization and demobilization of equipment will take place for three nights between June 22 to June 30.

What to expect

  • Construction lighting may be visible from the work site.
  • Please exercise caution around active construction sites.
  • Work may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Trucks leaving the site will use Pape Avenue .
  • Trucks entering the site will use Pape Avenue .
  • For more details about Metrolinx’s Truck Safety Plan, including a map of the truck route, please visit https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-programs/ontario-line/resources/truck-safety-plan-overview/ontario-line-truck-safety-plan.

Traffic Changes

  • Minor delays may be experienced near the work zone.
  • Two-way directional traffic will be maintained during the work.
  • A paid duty officer, flaggers and detour signs will be onsite to direct traffic as needed.

Pedestrian Access

  • Temporary sidewalk closures or pedestrian detours will be in place while the work is underway, with signs in place to direct pedestrians as needed.

Noise and Vibration

  • Residences and businesses in the area may experience noise and vibration caused by construction equipment related to this work.

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