July 2025

Project/construction updates

Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project moves into next phase

The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements (BYCI) Project continues to move forward. On February 24, 2025, the TTC Board approved the award of the Progressive Design-Build Development Phase to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV).

The project has now entered the Development Phase, which will last approximately two years. KMJV will work collaboratively with the TTC to advance the design of the BYCI project to approximately 70 per cent and develop a schedule and target pricing for implementation. Major construction is projected to begin in 2027.

Additional signs have been installed around the project site and in Bloor-Yonge Station, including renderings of the new subway entrance, expanded Line 1 platforms, and new and reconfigured Line 2 platforms.

TTC opens Bloor-Yonge community office for Pride 2025

The TTC hosted a pop-up at the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project community office at 25 Hayden St. during the Pride Parade on June 29.

Those who stopped by got to collect free swag, including pride-themed bracelets, TTC vehicle cutouts, pins, and stickers. There was also information available about the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT), as well as the opportunity to learn more about the $1.5 billion expansion and rehabilitation of Bloor-Yonge Station.

For more details, visit ttc.ca/blooryonge

Local business spotlight

Scotiabank

Scotiabank has recently opened its Yonge and Bloor branch at 1 Bloor St. E. This new full-service branch with Automated Banking Machines is well-positioned to serve the many pedestrians and businesses in the area. Scotiabank joins the recently opened Nike and Mango stores at One Bloor.

Community events

The Heliconian Hall Writing Workshop

Tues, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Participants will delve into prompts that stimulate writing, realizing the power of story. For more info: https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-5983542

Summer Music in the Park

The Summer Music in the Park concert series takes place from June 13 to September 1, on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays between 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Yorkville Murals 2025

Toronto’s most dynamic art and muralism festival returns from August 23 to 24, 2025, with the third edition of its theme, No Empty Spaces. Yorkville Murals transforms Yorkville Avenue into a vibrant, interactive cultural playground.

Did you know?

The TTC has previously expanded Bloor-Yonge Station. In 1992, it took advantage of building construction over the Yonge–University portion of the station to open it up and widen the platforms.

To receive project updates, please sign-up to 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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