Although the line promises faster commutes and reduced congestion, the transformation has come at a steep cost to cherished local businesses. Long-time neighbourhood staples like Akropolis Pastries, Eton House, Tibet Shoppe, and Home Hardware shuttered their doors to make way for construction. Even adjacent businesses, such as De-Dal's Clothing Centre, which had operated for 45 years, were forced to shut down following expropriation by Metrolinx. The work is set to take place in three stages, with stage 1 now underway until October 2025. Pape Station will be a key point on the future 15.6-kilometre Ontario Line, connecting with the existing TTC Line 2.