Watermain break floods Coxwell–Gerrard area, TTC impacted
A significant early‑morning watermain break in the Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East area has flooded parts of the roadway and forced the TTC to suspend a key stretch of service on the 506 Carlton route. According to the TTC’s service alerts page, the watermain break has halted streetcar service through the area. “506 – […]
A major watermain break occurred early this morning in the Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East area, leading to flooding on the roadway and disrupting public transit services. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has suspended streetcar service on the 506 Carlton route between Main Street Station at Bay 7 and Coxwell Ave at Lower Gerrard St East, citing the watermain break as the cause.
As a precaution, the TTC is deploying shuttle buses to maintain some level of service, but a significant disruption is expected for morning commuters. Riders should anticipate delays, crowding, and extended travel times. City crews are working to address the break, but no timeline has been provided for its resolution. Water is pooling in the affected area, and drivers are advised to steer clear of the intersection until the situation is stabilized.
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