As part of early works for the future St. Clair-Old Weston Station, Metrolinx crews will be working within the Kitchener rail corridor to complete excavation, tieback, and backfill activities. Work will take place primarily within the rail corridor at the north and south abutments of the St. Clair Avenue Bridge, as well as at the locations of the future north and south station tunnels. During construction, crews will also install new guardrails within the corridor. Please note that there may be some work during weekends as needed.
Kitchener Line GO Expansion
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- Kitchener Line GO Expansion
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- Excavation and Tie-Back Works (In-Corridor)
Excavation and Tie-Back Works (In-Corridor)
Expected Duration
Jul 27, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weekend work as required.
Date of Notice
Jul 15, 2026
Map depicting work zone in yellow.
What is Happening?
What to expect
- 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.
- Please exercise caution around active construction sites.
- Trucks will stage inside the work site and will not stage outside of the site boundaries
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.
Transit Service
- There is no anticipated impact to transit services.