The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI) project is nearing the end of the Validation Period, which is part of the Development Phase. Once the Validation Period is complete and the Validation Period Report is finalized, the project will move into the Detailed Design Period.

During the Detailed Design phase, the Bloor–Yonge Station project will progress from 30 per cent to 70 per cent design completion. Upon reaching 70 per cent, the project will transition into the Implementation Phase.

The project team also continues to establish long-term Permission-to-Enter (PTE) agreements with buildings in the project’s zone of influence (ZOI). PTE agreements are necessary for inspections, scans, photographs, and monitoring equipment installations throughout the project’s duration, and are required before major construction begins. 

Ongoing outreach keeps community informed

Communication with customers and neighbours is ongoing. TTC’s Community and Stakeholder Relations department continues to issue construction notices for upcoming work and maintain government funding and project signage inside Bloor-Yonge Station and around the project site. 

Chiller installation on track for June completion 

Brookfield Properties continues to work on its chiller relocation at 2 Bloor Street East. The existing chiller room will eventually become part of the expanded footprint of Bloor-Yonge Station. Brookfield Properties has advised that the chiller project remains on schedule, with substantial completion targeted for the end of June 2026.

Nightly utility investigations underway at Yonge and Bloor

TTC is also conducting utility investigation work on Yonge Street and Bloor Street East every night from Monday to Friday. This work involves a hydrovac mounted on a truck, which is used to safely siphon material from excavated boreholes without damaging the utility infrastructure beneath the surface. The work involves temporary nightly diversions of bike and vehicle lanes. Signage is installed and Paid-Duty Officers are present to assist cyclists and motorists through the work sites. This work began on May 27 and is estimated to take approximately five weeks to complete.

For more details, visit ttc.ca/blooryonge.

Local business spotlight

The Roasted Nut Company is an artisanal nut café and roastery known for its fresh, oil-free dry-roasted nuts, specialty coffees, and interactive nut-butter stations. Located at 85 Bloor Street East in Yorkville, near Bloor-Yonge Station, it is a convenient and popular destination. A standout feature is the self-serve nut butter station, where customers can create fresh spreads like almond and cashew. The café is also known for signature drinks, especially nut butter lattes, and offers over 30 flavors of ethically sourced nuts. It also serves a selection of healthy snacks, including vegan gelato, superfood bites, and natural juices.

Community events

Bloor-Yonge Station is the only TTC station where the two lines use different platform names. Line 1 platforms say “Bloor,” and Line 2 platforms say “Yonge.” Maps and announcements now usually call it “Bloor–Yonge”, but the split naming still exists on platforms.

To receive project updates, please sign-up for our email list, email BloorYongeProject@ttc.ca, call 416-472-2524, or visit the project office at 25 Hayden Street (by appointment only).

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