Portion of King shuts down for TIFF, streetcar diversions
Posted September 8, 2016 7:44 am.
Last Updated September 8, 2016 1:06 pm.
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Lights, camera and a major road closure in Toronto, as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicks off on Thursday night.
King Street West is closed in both directions to vehicle traffic from University to Spadina avenues until 5 a.m. on Monday. The road will only be open to pedestrians.
TIFF officials say concerts, film screenings, extended restaurant patios, and food trucks will be part of the so-called “Festival Street,” which will run between 10 a.m. and midnight on each day.
With the closure on King, TTC riders will see changes on the 504 King (304 King) and 514 Cherry streetcar routes. Click here for a list of the service changes.
The King streetcar will also be split into east and west section as follows:
East section: From Broadview Station, streetcars will travel west on King, south on Church Street, west on Wellington Street, north on York Street and east on King Street returning to Broadview Station.
West section: From Dundas West Station, streetcars will travel east on King Street, north on Spadina Avenue, east on Adelaide, south on Charlotte, west on King to Dundas West Station.
However, streetcars won’t be servicing stops between York and Charlotte streets.
Reporter Ginella Massa will travel through the area and see what it’s like. Read her updates below or at this mobile-friendly link.
