"The City of Toronto is speeding through construction projects yet again, as it announced streetcar track replacement on King Street and Dufferin Street is set to finish two weeks in advance. The busy downtown intersection is expected to reopen on Thursday to drivers and commuters, said the city on social media. It said the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will test the newly installed streetcar tracks during the week of Nov. 3."
"Crews have been hard at work on the streetcar track replacement at King and Dufferin, said the city. Thank you for your patience as we completed this critical state of good repair work. The announcement comes just a day after the Gardiner Expressway was fully reopened for the first time since lane closures for maintenance work began last year. That project was completed, with financial support from the province, nearly 18 months in advance."
"The closure of the major downtown intersection was met with frustration by Torontonians and promises of quick work by the city and the TTC. WATCH | Toronto's streetcar system is struggling to keep up with much-needed maintenance: An icon of transportation history in Toronto, the city's streetcar system is now struggling to balance reliability with the necessary upkeep of its aging infrastructure."
Streetcar track replacement at King and Dufferin is scheduled to finish two weeks early, with the busy downtown intersection expected to reopen Thursday. The Toronto Transit Commission will test the newly installed tracks during the week of Nov. 3. Crews completed critical state-of-good-repair work while the city thanked residents for their patience. The reopening follows the Gardiner Expressway project finishing nearly 18 months ahead of schedule with provincial support. The closure provoked frustration and affected several TTC routes, including 29/329, 923, 503, 504/304 and 508. The TTC faces an $11.9-billion repair funding shortfall over 15 years and may need to prioritize or condemn some rail corridors if funding is not addressed.
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