TIFF begins today. That means road closures in downtown Toronto
Posted September 6, 2023 4:43 pm.
Last Updated September 7, 2023 6:11 am.
Road closures begin early Thursday morning to accommodate the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
TIFF runs from September 7 to 17.
As of 2 a.m. on Thursday until September 11, vehicles will be banned on the following routes.
- King Street West, from University Avenue to Spadina Avenue
- Duncan Street, from King Street West to Pearl Street
- John Street, from Wellington Street West to Pearl Street
- Windmer Street, from King Street West to Adelaide Street West
- Emily Street, from Wellington Street West to King Street West
Additionally, Simcoe Street, from Wellington Street West to Pearl Street, will be closed to vehicles and bicycles from 5 a.m. on Thursday until 5 a.m. on September 12.
Front Street West from Bay Street to University Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 10.
The City of Toronto says it will adjust traffic signals in the area and, if needed, bring in traffic agents.
Notable changes on TTC routes
The TTC is making some adjustments to some of its routes due to TIFF.
504 King streetcar service will be impacted between September 7 and September 12.
The TTC says King streetcars will not operate on King Street West between Spadina Avenue and Church Street during this time.
There will be 504/304 King replacement bus service.
504 King replacement bus
Eastbound: from Bathurst Street, east on King Street, north on Spadina Avenue, east on Adelaide Street, south on University Avenue and east on King Street, to Jarvis Street.
Westbound: from Jarvis Street, west on King Street, north on University Avenue, west on Richmond Street, south on Spadina Avenue and west on King Street, to Bathurst Street.
304 King replacement bus
Eastbound: from King Street, north on Spadina Avenue, east on Adelaide Street, south on University Avenue and east on King Street to the regular route.
Westbound: from King Street, north on University Avenue, west on Richmond Street, south on Spadina Avenue and west on King Street, to the regular route.
