Underground tunnel coming for LRT in Brampton, Ontario

The Ontario government will tunnel along Main Street to bring the LRT into Brampton.

Today Premier Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the rapid transit system will make its way from Mississauga to Brampton by avoiding the surface level construction and instead go underground.

“By tunnelling the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton, we’re helping tens of thousands of daily riders connect seamlessly to world-class transit that will extend across the region,” said Premier Doug Ford.

“As we continue building the Hazel McCallion Line, expanding GO service and building new roads and highways in the region, including Highway 413, we’re helping Brampton residents get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.”

The next steps will involve detailed planning and design of the Brampton and Mississauga extensions, including an underground tunnel from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown Brampton. Metrolinx will study ways to optimize construction and the route’s alignment to improve connection to the Brampton Innovation District GO Station and meet the City of Brampton’s vision for Main Street and the downtown core.

The Hazel McCallion Line extensions to downtown Brampton and Mississauga will offer key connections to GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Züm and MiWay routes helping transit riders save time on their commutes and reducing gridlock for drivers.

The Hazel McCallion Line is part of the largest transit expansion in North America, with an investment of nearly $70 billion over the next decade to build and expand public transit and ensure the province has the infrastructure needed to keep goods and people moving.

“This is a transformative moment for Brampton. The commitment from Premier Ford and the Government of Ontario to fund the extension of the LRT into our city, including a tunnelled section into downtown, is truly a game changer,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton.

“It’s a bold step toward shaping a future where Brampton continues to thrive and flourish as a dynamic, modern city. We are excited to work alongside the province to bring this vision to life and build a better, more connected Brampton for generations to come.”