The redevelopment of the Warden Station bus terminal has been firmly in the construction phase since UrbanToronto's April 2025 update, when demolition of the previous silo-like terminal dominated the site. Designed by Strasman Architects with WSP for the Toronto Transit Commission, the future island-style bus station and concourse will serve as the first phase of a transit-focused redevelopment of the site, including mixed-income development that is part of the city's Housing Now program.
A drone image looking east in October 2025 captures the entire site at the southeast corner of Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East. The new steel frame rises next to the existing, elevated subway station building. The temporary bus loop remains active in the south. This perspective illustrates how the new footprint, smaller than the demolished terminal, will free up land for redevelopment near the intersection of Warden and St. Clair.
A drone view looking east of the entire site, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor TwinHuey
The view to the southeast shows the steel structure of the new terminal assembled over two floors, with a taller central bay forming a future elevated walkway with a green roof section above. Teams have set up staging areas with formwork panels along the northern edge.
Looking southeast at the steel frame for the bus terminal replacement, image by drum118, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
The billboards in the hall were removed this month. Temporary fences define active work areas and protect deployed equipment, tools and finishing materials. Above us we see exposed mechanical and electrical raw components. A new elevator shaft below the subway platform is enclosed and the car appears to be installed and energized.
Interior hall, image by Richard White, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
The interior, visible from the passenger pickup entrance on Warden Avenue, features terrazzo floors and installed automatic sliding doors beneath a fully glazed transom. Glossy panels line the hallway and makeshift cords and protective coverings remain on the floor as crews continue their work. Behind the doors, an orange security fence indicates that green spaces and utilities continue to be installed north of the bus loop.
Passenger pickup entrance, image by UrbanToronto forum contributor Drum118
A panoramic view to the west illustrates the extent of the active work area. At the center of the frame, a series of concrete footings extends north toward St. Clair Avenue, with formwork, rebar cages and orange tarp in place as crews advance work on the substructure. Along the roadway to the right, a fence lines the edge of the reconstructed approach to the St. Clair overpass, where a blue articulated boom lift is positioned.
Wide angle view of the site looking west, image by drum118, UrbanToronto forum contributor
Looking to the northeast, the growing steel frame of the new bus terminal dominates the view. The higher central bay is designed for a connecting pedestrian walkway from the buses to the subway. On the right is the passenger entrance in the external facade phase. White cladding panels and newly installed glazing wrap the facade, while sections of plywood indicate areas still awaiting completion.
Looking northeast at the steel structure and entrance, image by drum118, UrbanToronto forum contributor
Construction is progressing towards an expected completion by the end of 2027, with bus service south of the station continuing throughout construction.
Redevelopment of Warden Station designed by WSP and Strasman Architects Inc. for the Toronto Transit Commission
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