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Overnight closures of Mulock Drive for rail replacement

Expected Duration

Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026

Working Hours

Friday 10:00 p.m., to Sunday 5:00 a.m., 24 hours

Date of Notice

Sep 24, 2026

Crews working on behalf of Metrolinx will be replacing existing rail infrastructure at the Mulock Drive rail crossing

What is Happening?

As part of state of good repair maintenance work, crews working on behalf of Metrolinx will be replacing existing rail infrastructure at the Mulock Drive rail crossing. This work will include removing the crossing surface to perform the rail replacement, followed by wielding and destressing. Once the track work is complete, the crossing surface will be restored and final asphalt paving will be completed.

What to expect

  • Construction lighting may be visible from the work site.

  • Trucks and construction equipment may generate dust during construction.

  • Crews will take precautions to monitor and reduce dust.

  • No utilities disruptions are anticipated.

  • Increased presence of construction vehicles and equipment can be expected in the work area.

  • No impacts to driveway access in the construction 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.

  • Approximately 8 trucks will leave the site each day to move materials overnight. In certain circumstances, trucks may need to operate during the day.

Traffic Changes

  • Mulock Drive will be closed for the duration of the work. Signage will redirect traffic around the work zones.
  • A paid duty officer, flaggers and detour signs will be onsite to direct traffic as needed.

Pedestrian Access

  • Temporary sidewalk closures or pedestrian detours will be in place while the work is underway, with a flagger and 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.

Transit Service

  • There is no anticipated impact to transit services.

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