If you live in or commute through South Riverdale, you’ve felt the pain over the last few months. The detours, the dust, and the temporary loss of our beloved streetcar routes made winter commuting tougher than usual.

But we have some incredible news for Riverside Square residents and anyone looking to move into the East End: The major Queen Street East construction is officially over.

The City of Toronto and the TTC have wrapped up their massive watermain replacement and track renewal project between Broadview Avenue and Davies Avenue. As of late March and into this April, the heavy machinery has demobilized, and the street is ours again!

Here is what the reopening of Queen Street East means for the neighborhood.

1. The 501 Queen Streetcar is Back in Action

For residents living at Riverside Square, transit accessibility is one of the biggest perks. With the track work completed, the westbound 501/301 Queen and 504/304 King streetcars are officially running back on their normal routes west of Broadview. No more confusing shuttle buses or walking out of your way to catch a ride. Whether you're commuting to the Financial District or heading West for dinner, stepping out of your lobby and onto the TTC is seamless once again.

2. A Smoother, Faster Commute for Drivers

The lane reductions that bottlenecked traffic around Broadview and Davies are gone. For residents who drive, getting in and out of the Baseball Place towers is back to being incredibly convenient. You once again have unhindered, immediate access to the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) on-ramp just down the street, making weekend getaways or cross-city commutes a breeze.

3. Dust-Free Patios and Fresh Local Spots

Let’s be honest: the best part of the construction ending is getting our sidewalks back just in time for patio season.

Riverside is booming this spring, and now you can explore it without navigating temporary fencing. The Riverside BIA recently welcomed several brand-new businesses to the neighborhood, including Lamoon Thai Kitchen & Coffee and the Anatolian-inspired Hume Restaurant. Plus, the neighborhood just wrapped up the annual "Clean Queen East Together" event on April 24th, meaning the streets are looking pristine.

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Look at Riverside Square

There is a known cycle in real estate: prolonged construction can temporarily hide a neighborhood's true charm. Now that the roads are freshly paved, the heritage watermains are upgraded for the next century, and the TTC is running smoothly, the South Riverdale area is shining brighter than ever.

If you were waiting for the dust to settle before making a move, the wait is over.

Explore our available units and enjoy the best of the East End this summer:

• 15 Baseball Place: Discover boutique, industrial-style suites.

• 25 Baseball Place: Mid-rise living steps from the Queen St action.

• 30 Baseball Place: Premium amenities and incredible floor plans.

• 45 Baseball Place: The newest phase featuring bright, skyline views.

• 665 Queen St E: Where heritage charm meets modern luxury.

Ready to find your perfect spot in Riverside? Contact our team today to book a viewing or get an assessment on your current unit!

If you live, work, or play in South Riverdale, we have the best possible news to kick off the spring season: the massive construction project on Queen Street East is officially complete!

After months of navigating single-lane traffic, noisy heavy machinery, and frustrating transit detours, the City of Toronto and the TTC have wrapped up the major watermain and streetcar track replacements between Broadview Avenue and Davies Avenue. Even better? The project finished ahead of its original late-April schedule.

For locals—and especially for residents living in the heart of the action at Riverside Square—commuting is officially a breeze once again.

A Major Win for Riverside Square Residents

If you live at 665 Queen St E or in the Baseball Place condo towers, you had a front-row seat to the dust, noise, and traffic disruptions over the past few months. While replacing the 112-year-old watermains and aging track infrastructure was absolutely necessary, the daily reality of stepping out of your lobby into a construction zone was tough.

Now that the fencing is gone and the fresh pavement is down, the true convenience of living at RIVERSIDE SQAURE is back in full force. No more navigating around heavy machinery just to cross the street for your morning coffee, and no more dealing with the persistent hum of overnight track welding. The neighborhood is quiet, clean, and ready for patio season.

The Return of the 501 Queen Streetcar (Riverside)

Perhaps the most celebrated part of this reopening is the return of smooth, reliable public transit.

During the construction phase, commuting from South Riverdale into the downtown core required navigating a web of diverted TTC replacement buses via Broadview, Dundas, and Parliament. It added unnecessary time and stress to the daily commute.

With the brand-new tracks installed and tested, regular westbound transit service has finally resumed right outside your front door.

• No More Detours: You can now catch your ride directly on Queen Street East without hiking up to Dundas or waiting for a diverted bus.

• A Smoother Ride: The newly welded tracks mean a significantly smoother, quieter ride on the 501 Queen streetcar (Riverside) as it glides through the Broadview intersection.

• Faster Commutes: The return of direct, dedicated streetcar/bus routing shaves precious minutes off your daily trip into the financial district or out to the east end.

Getting Ready for a Vibrant Spring

The timing of this completion couldn't be better. As the weather warms up, Riverside is known for its incredible walkability, vibrant patio culture, and bustling local storefronts.

With the road fully reopened and all lanes of traffic flowing freely, local businesses along Queen East are accessible once again. Whether you are strolling down to the Broadview Hotel for rooftop drinks, grabbing a pastry at your favorite local bakery, or just enjoying a sunny walk along the Don River, the neighborhood feels re-energized.

Looking to Make the Move to Riverside?

The completion of this infrastructure project is just another reason why South Riverdale is one of Toronto's most desirable places to live. With brand-new watermains, smooth streetcar tracks, and incredible condo communities like Riverside Square right on the transit line, the neighborhood's value continues to grow.

Are you thinking about buying, selling, or leasing in the area? Now that the construction dust has settled, it’s the perfect time to explore your options.

Contact our real estate team today to see the latest listings at 665 Queen St E, Baseball Place, and the surrounding South Riverdale community!