Beth Nealson Drive to close for up to two years for Ontario Line construction
Metrolinx has advised that Beth Nealson Drive will be fully closed between Wicksteed Avenue and Pat Moore Drive starting as early as Monday, March 23, 2026, as work begins on a new underpass related to construction of the Ontario Line.
The closure is expected to last approximately two years while crews build the underpass, which will allow vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians to pass underneath the future Ontario Line tracks. Once complete, trains on the new rapid transit line will run at ground level above the roadway.
Construction work is expected to take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with occasional extended hours or weekend work as needed. Traffic signage will be installed to help maintain access for local residents and businesses during the closure.
TTC bus routes and local school bus routes will also be affected, with detours in place and service changes including adjustments to the 88 South Leaside route and the introduction of a temporary 156 Millwood bus beginning March 15.
The work is part of the broader Ontario Line project. The new line will bring 15 stations to the city, including Thorncliffe Park, and will run from Don Valley Station through the heart of downtown to Exhibition Place.
More information about the project is available on the Ontario Line project page, or by viewing the construction notice.