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Davenport Diamond Guideway: Weekend Track Maintenance Works

Davenport Diamond Guideway: Weekend Track Maintenance Works

Expected Duration

May 1, 2026 - Jun 1, 2026

Working Hours

Friday 11:59 p.m. to Monday 3:00 a.m., 24 hours

Date of Notice

Apr 15, 2026

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Davenport Diamond Guideway: Weekend Track Maintenance Works - May 2026

Map depicting in-corridor work zone on the Barrie line south of Davenport Road and north of Bloor Street West.

What is Happening?

Metrolinx will be carrying out track maintenance and repair work within the Barrie rail corridor between Bloor Street West and Davenport Road, including on the Davenport Diamond Guideway. Construction activities will include rail maintenance, electrical work, and communications utility work. This work will be completed over three separate weekend pauses in service (Major Track Closures) of the Barrie rail line in May on the following dates:

Friday, May 1 to Monday, May 4, 2026
Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 2026
Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1, 2026

Rail service will resume on Monday morning after work is done.

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 may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances
Trucks leaving the site will use a designated access point. .
Trucks entering the site will use a designated access point..

Traffic Changes

No disruptions to traffic are anticipated.

Pedestrian Access

All pedestrian sidewalks will remain open throughout the work.

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.
Catch basin sleeves will be used to protect sewers and active street sweeping near construction gates.

Transit Service

The Barrie GO rail line will be closed for the duration of the work. Signs will be posted to keep residents informed.
Please visit the GO Transit website for more information about changes to your travel.