Spadina Station

Easier Access

Construction for elevators at Spadina Station (Line 1) has begun and the elevators are scheduled to be in service by the end of 2024.

Cross section image of station elevators

What we are doing and why

The TTC is building two new elevators to create a barrier-free path connecting the subway platform level on Line 1 to the underground pedestrian walkway leading to Line 2 Spadina Station.

The Easier Access improvements will include:

• Two new elevators
• Improved signage
• CCTV – Security cameras inside the station
• Public art installation as a part of the TTC Public Art Program

What to expect

The first major phase of work will include shoring and excavation activities for the new elevator shafts, located on north east and south west corners of Spadina Road and Lowther Avenue. Work will be completed in two phases, starting with construction of Elevator 2 (E2) on Lowther Avenue west of Spadina Road and the moving onto Elevator 1 (E1) on Lowther Avenue east of Spadina Road.

Traffic and pedestrian details

• Traffic on Spadina Road maintained with lane restrictions.
• Lowther Avenue west of Spadina Road is closed to traffic for duration of E2 construction.
• Possibility of closing Lowther Avenue east of Spadina Road (details to be communicated). 
• Sidewalk closures / detours will be required.
• Bus stop(s) at the intersection of Spadina Road and Lowther Avenue temporarily affected.

Work hours

Work will typically take place Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Some work on weekends and overnight may be required. 

TTC service

Subway service at the station will be maintained throughout construction. The bus stop(s) at Spadina Road and Lowther Avenue temporarily affected at various points during construction.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Spadina Station (Line 1).

Project documents

• Public presentation - February 2023