When: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Where: Kennedy Road from Clayton Drive to Steeles Avenue

Why: Taste of Asia Festival

Routes affected: Route 8 - Kennedy

Detour:

Southbound buses will detour on eastbound Denison Street, Old Kennedy Road, cross Steeles Avenue on to Silver Star Boulevard and back to regular routing on Passmore Avenue. 

Southbound stops 1888, 1889, 1890 and 6653 will not be serviced.

Northbound trips will begin at stop 6338, north of Clayton Drive.

Northbound stop 1891 will not be serviced.

Alternate stops:

Southbound:

  • Temporary stop on Denison Street east of Kennedy Road
  • 7460 on Steeles Avenue at Kennedy Road

Northbound:

  • Stop 7460 on Steeles Avenue at Kennedy Road
  • Stop 6338 on Kennedy Road north of Clayton Drive

Detour Map:

Map of Route 8 alternate boarding location due to Taste of Asia Festival

 

Please plan ahead and allow yourself extra travel time. For trip planning assistance, call the YRT Contact Centre at 1-866-668-3978.