504 King streetcar to be affected by two major construction projects this fall

Riders on the 504 King streetcar will have to deal with more diversions and construction this fall as track replacement is set to affect two major intersections, one in the east end and one in the west end of the city.

The first intersection is King Street and Dufferin Street where, as of Sept. 15, the intersection will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and transit.

The 504 King and the 508 Lake Shore streetcars will divert via Queen Street between Shaw Street and Roncesvalles Avenue while the 29/329 Dufferin will divert to King Street West at Joe Shuster Way via Queen Street West and Shaw Street.

The 929 Dufferin Express will be shortened to Queen Street West.

The closure is expected to last until early November 2025.

Meanwhile, across the city, the Queen Street East and Broadvie