Ding Dang Dong

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

  1. Feb 1

    Episode 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!

    3 min

  2. Jan 25

    Episode 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!

    3 min

  3. Jan 11

    Episode 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!

    2 min

  4. 2025-12-31

    Episode 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!

    3 min

  5. 2025-11-23

    Episode 15: Nov 23-Nov 29 2025

    Ding Dang Dong

    5 min

  6. 2025-11-16

    Episode 14: Nov 16-Nov 22 2025

    Ding Dang Dong

    3 min

  7. 2025-11-02

    Episode 13: Nov 2-Nov 8 2025

    Ding Dang Dong

    2 min

  8. 2025-10-26

    Episode 12: Oct 26-Nov 1 2025

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    3 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Aza
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nathaniel Smith
  • Show Website
    Ding Dang Dong