UPDATE: More LRT-Related Construction Coming to Mississauga

One of the city’s most significant construction projects is in full-swing.

This year, the city launched construction of the upcoming Light Rail Transit system (better known as the Hurontario LRT project).

The LRT, a $1.4 billion higher-order transit project being carried out by Metrolinx, will span 20 km and run from Port Credit GO at Lakeshore Rd. in the south to the Brampton Gateway Terminal at Steeles Ave in the north. The LRT will boast 22 stops and provide connections to the Port Credit and Cooksville GO stations, Mississauga Transitway, MiWay and Zum transit lines.

Metrolinx recently announced that more construction is or will be underway in the following areas:

Enbridge Gas Distribution Line Relocation for Centre View

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To accommodate the construction of the Hurontario LRT, Enbridge Gas Distribution (Enbridge) is required to install a new gas line on Centre View Drive between Duke of York Boulevard and Rathburn Road.

According to Metrolinx, work will start late-October and will last for approximately nine weeks. The work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday with some activity taking place on weekends and weeknights.

While Metrolinx says it will do its best to minimize disruptions, it says residents and businesses near the work site can expect to hear noise caused by trucks, excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work.

Commuters should be happy to hear that, at no time will all lanes be closed.

During construction hours, lane reductions will be required on Centre View Drive between Duke of York Boulevard and Rathburn Road. At a minimum, one northbound and southbound lane will be maintained at all times.

While traffic delays are expected, there will be no impact to property access.

Transit users should not that due to lane reductions along Centre View Drive between Duke of York Boulevard and Rathburn Road, delays can be expected on MiWay Routes 21, 110, & 76.

Sidewalk access in the area could be affected, and some pedestrians may be required to use detours.

Telecom Network Relocation

To accommodate the construction of the Hurontario LRT, Bell Communications is required to move fiber and coaxial network lines on Hurontario Street between Lakeshore Boulevard West and Park Street East.

According to Metrolinx, work will start October 18th, 2018 and will last for approximately one week. Work will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Metrolinx says that while it will do its best to minimize disruptions, residents and businesses near the work site can expect to hear noise caused by trucks, excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work.

Metrolinx says that, during construction hours, lane and sidewalk reductions may be required on Hurontario Street between Lakeshore Boulevard West and Park Street East.

At a minimum, one northbound and southbound lane will be maintained at all times.

Traffic delays are expected, but there will be no impact to property access

Transit users should note that, due to lane reductions along Hurontario Street between Lakeshore Boulevard West and Park Street East, delays can be expected on Routes 103 & 19.

Sidewalk access in the area could be affected, so pedestrian should watch for and obey signage.