Rubble piles, lane closures and fencing: Construction crews back on newer Finch West LRT corridor
Metrolinx officials say the work is happening now because it couldn't be done in winter. The delayed Finch West LRT opened at the end of 2025.
After extensive construction to get the Finch West LRT corridor ready for trains, crews are once again digging up infrastructure along parts of the 11-kilometre and 18-stop line. CityNews recently visited the eastern and western ends of the line, and found areas where sidewalk rebuilds specifically for the LRT line have been torn out.
At the southeast corner of Driftwood Avenue and Finch Avenue West, construction crews were seen digging up large sidewalk segments and placing rubble on a nearby bike lane. In 2023, the same location appeared largely finished, but in 2025 pylons and fencing were back in place. A large ramp structure near Pearldale station appears largely untouched compared to a year ago, leading North York resident Alex Thomas to question the safety of the area due to malfunctioning crosswalk buttons.
Along the corridor, issues can be found, such as newly formed concrete and blocked bike and vehicle lanes with cones. Metrolinx has been expanding late-night Line 6 service as of March 15, but 70% of polled residents called the rollout 'unsuccessful,' citing Metrolinx as responsible. The TTC-operated line opened on December 7, 2025, with a $2.5 billion cost, including maintenance for 30 years.
MPP for Humber River–Black Creek Tom Rakocevic expressed frustration with the ongoing work, calling for a public inquiry and better oversight of Metrolinx.
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