As part of preparatory work for the future Stockyards Station, crews will begin removing the existing noise wall and berm along the Metrolinx right-of-way easement near Brickworks Lane. This work is required to support future construction activities, including caisson drilling, utility investigations, and station platform construction, and has been fast-tracked to support the installation of a temporary noise wall before weather conditions prevent this work from being completed.
Kitchener Line GO Expansion
- Projects & Programs
- Kitchener Line GO Expansion
- Notices
- Noise Wall and Berm Construction Near Brickworks Lane
Noise Wall and Berm Construction Near Brickworks Lane
Expected Duration
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Date of Notice
Oct 22, 2026
Noise Wall and Berm Construction Near Brickworks Lane
What is Happening?
What to expect
- Trucks and construction equipment may generate dust during construction and crews will take precautions to monitor and reduce dust.
- 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 entering and leaving the site will use 153 Weston Road and will stage inside the work site and will not stage outside of the site boundaries
- Mud mats and a wheel wash system are installed to prevent debris from being tracked onto public roads.
Metrolinx is currently reviewing plans related to the four (4) curbside visitor parking spaces located further north along Brickworks Lane. When any temporary parking restrictions or stall removals are required, Metrolinx will provide advance notice to property management, and vehicles parked in the affected spaces will need to be relocated prior to the restrictions taking effect.
Traffic Changes
- No disruptions to traffic are anticipated.
Pedestrian Access
- All pedestrian sidewalks will remain open throughout the work.
Noise and Vibration
- Crews will take measures to minimize disruptions to the surrounding area wherever possible.
- Residences and businesses in the area can expect noise and vibration caused by construction equipment related to this work.
- To minimize noise impacts on the community, noise and vibration monitoring equipment will be installed prior to construction. These devices will help to detect exceedances early to proactively conduct corrective actions as needed while crews work.
- 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.