Downtown Loop (Rapid Transit)
About this project
The Downtown Loop is the first of London’s new rapid transit projects and includes curbside bus-only lanes and enhanced rapid transit stops. Phase 1 of the Downtown Loop was built in 2021 to add a new bus-only lane on King Street between Ridout and Wellington Streets.
Construction of Phase 2 (Queens Avenue and Ridout Street) started in 2022, with planned carry-over work in 2023.
Phase 3 of the Downtown Loop construction began in April 2023 on Wellington Street between Queens Avenue and York Street.
The project added new streetscape elements as well as transportation and transit improvements above ground, while repairing and replacing aging sewers, watermains and other underground infrastructure.
The Downtown Loop project was completed in 2024, with buses utilizing the newly built rapid transit lanes.
Pre-Construction webinar for Phase 3
View a recording of the pre-construction webinar hosted on Thursday, March 2, 2023, which outlined plans for construction, including impacts to property owners, businesses and residents, anticipated traffic changes, and how to stay informed during construction.
Map of Downtown Loop Construction Phasing
Rapid transit bus shelter
London's first rapid transit shelter is being installed at the new northbound Ontario Street station at King Street.
The shelter structures will take most of the week to set up, followed by installation of the electrical, lighting, and other amenities over the following weeks.
To learn more, please visit london.ca/rtshelters(External link).
Above: A photo of the installation of the first rapid transit shelter at Ontario Street and King Street.
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