Monday, April 28, 2025
The TTC has awarded the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement (BYCI) project to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV). The BYCI project will significantly expand and rehabilitate the existing subway station to improve efficiency and capacity and reduce overcrowding during rush hours.
KMJV will work collaboratively with the TTC to advance the design of the BYCI project to approximately 70 per cent and develop a schedule and target pricing for implementation. This phase is expected to take approximately two years.
“The TTC looks forward to working with KMJV to further the design of this incredibly important project. Expanding and improving Bloor-Yonge station is critical to ensuring that transit in Toronto can continue to serve the needs to the population for years to come,” said Greg Percy, TTC CEO.
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement project is No. 57 on ReNew Canada’s 2025 Top100 Projects report.
“Toronto is a rapidly growing city, and we have to make sure that public transit infrastructure keeps up with the pace of growth,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “I am pleased to see that the Bloor-Yonge station expansion continues to advance, and am grateful to all levels of government for their continued support of transit in our city.”
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement project is being completed under a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) procurement model, which has three phases: Procurement, Development and Implementation. Once the development phase is completed, TTC Board approval will be required to move to the implementation phase, where station design will be completed and construction will begin.
“Bloor-Yonge Station is one of the TTC’s busiest stations, and this project is essential to ensuring that the station can continue to handle the high volume of commuters safely for years to come,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “Congratulations to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture on winning this contract, and we look forward to the next steps in this project.”
The total cost for the Bloor-Yonge Station Capacity Improvement project is currently estimated at $1.5 billion, to be funded jointly by the City of Toronto, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada. Work will include the construction of a second platform on Line 2 for eastbound service, an expansion of the Line 1 northbound and southbound platforms, new elevators, escalators and stairs, and the construction of a new accessible entrance and exit on the south side of Bloor Street East.
Formed in 2023, the Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) unites two organizations to bring innovation to large scale transit infrastructure projects throughout Ontario. Kenaidan, a Mississauga based contractor since 1974, is a preferred building partner of choice for local transit agencies, and has been for decades. Murphy, established in 1951, is a leader in delivery of large-scale transit projects and programs in the UK.
“We are incredibly proud to have been selected by the TTC to deliver this landmark project. The scope, logistical challenges, operational requirements and large number of stakeholders will allow us to showcase KMJV’s capabilities, leveraging Kenaidan’s local knowledge and relationships with Murphy’s international major project experience. We look forward to redeveloping this critical transport hub for the benefit of all passengers in the coming years,” said Robert Gray, KMJV president.
As lead designer, Arup will be supporting a major transformation of the Bloor Yonge subway station as part of the KMJV team.
“This project will significantly expand the capacity of one of the busiest transit hubs in Toronto improving the experience of many commuters and visitors alike. Bloor Yonge station is located directly below our Arup office in Toronto, making this project especially meaningful for our team,” said Omid Nakhaei, principal at Arup.
Featured image: (TTC)
