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Weekend corridor and crossing works at Centre Street

Expected Duration

Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026

Working Hours

Friday 10:00 p.m., to Sunday 6:00 a.m., 24 hours

Date of Notice

Sep 16, 2026

Weekend corridor and crossing works at Centre Street

What is Happening?

To support station improvements at Aurora GO, Metrolinx will be conducting a full track reconstruction throughout the October 2-5 weekend. Crews will be conducting work within the corridor up to Scanlon Court, including track panels , grading, and surfacing. A full road closure will also be in place on Centre Street during this work, with a detour route in place for traffic in the area (see Figure 1). These activities are being done during a weekend pause of the Barrie line to allow for crews to safely work on the track. We understand that overnight work is not ideal and will take all measures to minimize the disruptiveness of the works to the surrounding community.

What to expect

  • Construction lighting may be visible from the work site.

  • Where possible, lights from equipment will be positioned away from residential homes to keep light pollution levels low.

  • 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.

  • There will be no impact from hauling or trucks. 

  • Work may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Changes

  • There will be a full road closure on Centre Street. A detour route will be in place. 

Pedestrian Access

  • Sidewalks along the Centre Street road closure will be closed and restricted to local access only between Walton Drive and Centre Street, with no access across the tracks. Detour signage will be in place for pedestrians. 

  • Please exercise caution around active construction sites. 

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

  • Please visit the GO Transit website for more information regarding service impacts to the Barrie line over the weekend. 

  • Please visit the York Region Transit website for information on local transit detours.

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