GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

[Sauga89]

Metrolinx says it will be repairing the Lawrence Avenue bridge on the Barrie GO line.

As part of state of good repair maintenance work, crews will be working on the Lawrence Avenue West railway bridge to conduct concrete repairs to the abutments and soffit (bottom of the rail bridge) starting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The work will take up to six weeks to complete, and will take place from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

I'm not very familiar with this area, but I see a lovely mural on Google Maps. I hope it's not destroyed.

 

[Sauga89]

Metrolinx is upgrading the at-grade crossings on the Stouffville line with pedestrian safety improvements, including some pedestrian crossing gates. The notice singles out 16th Avenue, but I believe there are several others as part of this program.

 

[PShells]

Metrolinx is upgrading the at-grade crossings on the Stouffville line with pedestrian safety improvements, including some pedestrian crossing gates. The notice singles out 16th Avenue, but I believe there are several others as part of this program.

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I believe every levels crossing in Markham will be upgraded to have pedestrian gates/arms installed.

The prep work was done almost a year ago.

Two level crossings in Stouffville are being upgraded this year for whistle cessation, so I imagine they’ll be installed there too.

 

[PShells]

The second track on the Stouffville line that was laid during the pandemic but never entered service near the Finch level crossing has been pulled up.

I’m sure it’s related to the grade separation project.