As part of advancements being made to the Barrie line, Metrolinx will be setting up mesh barriers on the north side of the Queen Street Bridge above the municipal roadway. The mesh barriers are a safety measure intended to provide adequate protection of roadway traffic below. There will be single lane closures occurring on Queen Street West between Dufferin Street and Sudbury Street. The eastbound lane will be closed for up to five days beginning on Monday, May 4, after which we will transition to the south side and close one westbound lane for up to five days starting on Monday, May 11 (see Figure 1).
Barrie Line GO Expansion
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- Barrie Corridor Downtown: Lane reductions on Queen Street West
Barrie Corridor Downtown: Lane reductions on Queen Street West
Expected Duration
May 4, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Date of Notice
Apr 14, 2026
Barrie Corridor Downtown: Lane reductions on Queen Street West
Map depicting two phased lane reductions of Queen Street West.
What is Happening?
What to expect
- Where possible, lights from equipment will be positioned away from residential homes to keep light pollution levels low.
- Trucks and construction equipment may generate dust during construction.
- Crews will take precautions to monitor and reduce dust.
- Increased presence of construction vehicles and equipment can be expected in the work area.
- Work areas will be clearly marked or fenced off to ensure public safety.
- Please exercise caution around active construction sites.
- Work may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances
- Trucks leaving the site will use the 99 Sudbury access point. .
- Trucks entering the site will use the 99 Sudbury access point..
Traffic Changes
- Queen Street West will be reduced for the duration of the work. Signage will redirect traffic around the work zones.
- Two-way directional traffic will be maintained during the work.
Pedestrian Access
- Temporary sidewalk closures or pedestrian detours will be in place while the work is underway, with signs in place to direct pedestrians as needed.
Noise and Vibration
- Residences and businesses in the area may experience noise and vibration caused by construction equipment related to this work.
- Crews will take measures to minimize disruptions to the surrounding area wherever possible.
- Trucks accessing the site will be equipped with broadband backup alarms, which emit a less disruptive sound compared to traditional beeping backup alarms.
Transit Service
- There is no anticipated impact to transit services.