Ding Dang Dong

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A podcast brought to you by Aza, with a weekly update on any TTC disruptions.... more

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

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July 01, 2026Episode 20: Jun 29–Jul 5 2026: Canada Day Detours and Festival Reroutes
Canada Day fireworks, festival food, and a whole lot of detours!
This episode of DING DANG DONG covers everything TTC and UP Express riders need to know for the week of June 29th to July 5th.
Canada Day Changes (July 1st)
The 94 Wellesley bus detours via Jarvis Street, Carlton Street, and Parliament Street—your regular stop may have moved
The 97 Yonge bus reroutes via Park Home Avenue, Beecroft Road, and North York Boulevard from 7 PM to 11 PM
The 22 Coxwell bus extends south to Woodbine Beach for the Ashbridges Bay Canada Day event—great for catching fireworks by the lake
Taste of Lawrence Festival (July 3rd–6th)
The 54, 354, and 954 Lawrence East buses detour around Warden Avenue, Ashtonbee Road, and Birchmount Road—worth knowing whether you're heading to the festival or just passing through
UP Express
Expect longer waits on July 1st and 2nd due to weather affecting the tracks—bring something to keep you busy
Ongoing This Week
Several express buses are on summer break: 989 Weston, 944/945 Kipling, 941 Keele, 968 Warden, and 906 Airport
The 200 Toronto Zoo and 201 Bluffer's Park seasonal buses are back—perfect timing for the long weekend
FIFA World Cup 2026 route changes remain in effect on the 509 Harbourfront, 510 Spadina, 511 Bathurst, and 504 King streetcars
Construction continues for the Ontario Line, bridge work, and Long Branch Loop track renewal
Happy Canada Day, and we'll see you next week on DING DANG DONG!
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February 01, 2026Episode 19: Feb 2-Feb 8 2026: Yonge Bus Detours and Sheppard Shutdown
Sewer work, signal upgrades, and some long-awaited good news!
This episode of DING DANG DONG breaks down everything TTC riders need to know for the first full week of February.
What's New
The 97 Yonge bus is on a detour near St Clair Station due to sewer work—this one's sticking around until late February, so plan ahead
What's Ending
Some relief is finally here:
31 Greenwood bus returns to Greenwood Station on Sunday
504/304 King streetcar detour wraps up Monday
71 Runnymede bus gets back to normal by Tuesday after water pipe repairs
Overnight & Weekend Closures
510 Spadina streetcar: Buses replace streetcars Monday–Thursday, 11 PM to 4 AM
Line 1 (Finch to Eglinton): Early closure at 11 PM Monday–Thursday for tunnel work
Line 4 Sheppard: Closed all day Saturday for signal work—shuttle buses will be running
Whether you're a night owl or a weekend traveller, this episode has you covered. Tune in and stay ahead of the disruptions!
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January 25, 2026Episode 18: Jan 26-Feb 1 2026: Happy Birthday Era! Detours Finally Ending
Two annoying detours are finally coming to an end, and we're celebrating a birthday!
What's in This Episode
This special "Little Brother's Birthday" edition of DING DANG DONG brings mostly good news for Toronto transit riders. No major new disruptions are starting this week, and some long-running headaches are finally wrapping up.
Detours Ending February 1st
97 Yonge Bus - The sewer work detour near St. Clair Station is done! No more rerouting through Rosehill, Avoca, and Pleasant Boulevard.
20 Cliffside Bus - After months of road work detours since November, this route is finally back to normal.
Late-Night Alerts
501 Queen Streetcar - Taking a detour through Parliament and Dundas East between 9 PM and 3 AM (January 26-31)
Line 1 Subway - Early closure at 11 PM from Finch to Eglinton, Monday through Thursday. Shuttle buses will be running.
If you've been dealing with those Yonge or Cliffside detours, relief is almost here. Night owls, just plan ahead for those late-night changes!
Stay safe out there, Toronto!
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January 11, 2026Episode 17: Jan 12-Jan 18 2026: St Clair Streetcars Return and Late-Night Subway Shutdowns
Streetcars are back on St Clair—and your late-night subway plans need adjusting!
This episode of DING DANG DONG brings a mix of good news and heads-ups for Toronto transit riders.
What's Covered This Week
512 St Clair streetcar returns! After weeks of buses filling in due to water pipe work, regular streetcar service resumes between Gunns Loop and St Clair Station
Line 1 (Yellow) late-night closures between Finch and Eglinton stations Monday through Thursday—trains stop at 11 PM for tunnel work, but shuttle buses have you covered
Line 2 (Green) weekend shutdown between Jane and Ossington all day Saturday and Sunday for signal repairs—shuttle buses and Wheel-Trans available
501 Queen streetcar detours running nightly from 10 PM to 3 AM, rerouting via Parliament, Dundas, Broadview, Gerrard, and Coxwell
Plan Ahead
Whether you're commuting late or heading out on the weekend, give yourself a bit of extra time and watch for signs at your station.
Thanks for riding with DING DANG DONG—stay safe out there, Toronto!
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December 31, 2025Episode 16: Dec 29-Jan 4 2026: Queen Street Returns and NYE Express Buses
New Year, New Routes!
The final DING DANG DONG of 2025 is here, and it's packed with good news for Toronto transit riders heading into the new year.
What's Ending
Several detours are wrapping up just in time for 2026:
Queen Street streetcars (501, 301, 503) return to their normal route near Broadview after water pipe work finishes
55 Warren Park bus goes back to regular streets after road construction
29C and 329 Dufferin buses resume their full routes past Exhibition Place
New Year's Eve Special Service
Heading downtown to celebrate? Here's what changes near the waterfront:
The 19 Bay, 121, and 114 Queens Quay buses will take different routes
The 511 Bathurst streetcar heads to Union Station via Queens Quay instead of Exhibition Place
Express buses on Bathurst and Sherbourne will run to help you get from the waterfront back to subway stations after midnight
New Year's Day Note
The 29C and 329 buses will turn around early again on January 1st due to a fun run at Exhibition Place.
Have a safe and happy New Year, Toronto!
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November 23, 2025 Episode 15: Nov 23-Nov 29 2025
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November 16, 2025 Episode 14: Nov 16-Nov 22 2025
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November 02, 2025 Episode 13: Nov 2-Nov 8 2025
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October 26, 2025 Episode 12: Oct 26-Nov 1 2025
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October 19, 2025 Episode 11: Oct 19-Oct 25 2025
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FAQs about Ding Dang Dong:

How many episodes does Ding Dang Dong have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.