How King Street works

As part of the East London Link Rapid Transit project, King Street has a new layout to support faster bus service between Downtown and Old East Village

For drivers, King Street is still one-way eastbound. The red bus lanes along the curb allow LTC buses to travel in both directions between Wellington Street and Ontario Street.

This means drivers will see buses travelling toward them in the red curbside lanes, while cars continue travelling eastbound in the regular traffic lanes.

A graphic showing how King Street works. Cars travel eastbound only, while buses use the red curbside bus lanes to travel in both directions.
Above: A graphic showing how King Street works. Cars travel eastbound only, while buses use the red curbside bus lanes to travel in both directions.

Remember:

  • Watch for signs, red paint, diamonds and arrows to recognize bus-only lanes
  • Keep ALL red bus lanes clear for safe and smooth transit rides
  • Look both ways when crossing
  • Avoid fines. Driving, parking or stopping on the red bus lanes is not permitted.

King Street uses curbside bus lanes, which are located beside the curb. The same rules apply as other curbside bus lanes across the city, including how drivers make turns and cross the lane.

An aerial photo of the curbside bus lanes on King Street and Ontario Street.
Above: An aerial photo of the curbside bus lanes on King Street and Ontario Street.

Learn more about how curbside bus lanes work, including turning, driveway access, and lane markings.

See how curbside bus lanes work

Last modified:Tuesday, September 01, 2026