Allandale25
Senior Member
Aka the larger loop via Confederation I assume.
Aka the larger loop via Confederation I assume.
nfitz
Superstar
That's what they announced funding for at the same time (same day?) as the Brampton extension.
The city of Mississauga referred to it as this in their September 2024 update.
Allandale25
Senior Member
^ Correct
drum118
Superstar
Jan 23
With Ford possibly calling for an election on the 29th and the election at the end of February, the plan Public Meeting will now not be held until March or April at the earliest now. The Public meeting is to bring everyone up to date as the the lateness, of the line, plan going forth for getting the line into service as well the two extension to the line. ML will not appear before Mississauga Council until the election is over and possibly after the Public meeting to answer their concerns. Don't expect to hear an opening date at the meeting other than a year.
The earliest I can see this line in service is late 2026 to 2027, but it will not include the extension to Brampton downtown. Don't expect the Brampton extension to see service until some time in 2030's.
To get the line open, the city loop needs to be built that requires a 6 month EA update along rebuilding the Burnhamthorpe Intersection for the WYE. The EA will look at how the extension will run to Confederation as well locations of station
The Steeles Station needs to be moved from the south to the north side of Steeles and a good thing no work has started on it
As I noted last week, Angins intersection was to be close as of January 23rd which mean construction of the guideway between John St and Dundas was to start as expected for winter work. Taking A trip to the Queensway today to shoot the hospital, work was taking place in a number of places with work on the guideway taking place from Central Pkwy Dundas.
Southbound traffic is a single lane from the CP Bridge to Dundas using the new curb lane. Northbound traffic is down to a single lane as well. The jackhammer was breaking up the centre lane at John St to remove the road while going south and excavating it go north. A second machine was doing the work south of Hillcrest with crews putting up fences along the guideway area to stop all left turns as well people (students) crossing the work area.
Crew excavating a trench from Floradale to Paisley on the westside of the closed sidewalk so duct banks can be installed.
The 2 missing sections for the retraining north of the substation have been built. Drilling machine on site north of Fairview to drill the OS poles supports. Vacuum truck was doing work up at Burnhamthorpe, but not close to it to see what was taking place.
More up on my site and did not think of shooting the guideway going southbound
With Ford possibly calling for an election on the 29th and the election at the end of February, the plan Public Meeting will now not be held until March or April at the earliest now. The Public meeting is to bring everyone up to date as the the lateness, of the line, plan going forth for getting the line into service as well the two extension to the line. ML will not appear before Mississauga Council until the election is over and possibly after the Public meeting to answer their concerns. Don't expect to hear an opening date at the meeting other than a year.
The earliest I can see this line in service is late 2026 to 2027, but it will not include the extension to Brampton downtown. Don't expect the Brampton extension to see service until some time in 2030's.
To get the line open, the city loop needs to be built that requires a 6 month EA update along rebuilding the Burnhamthorpe Intersection for the WYE. The EA will look at how the extension will run to Confederation as well locations of station
The Steeles Station needs to be moved from the south to the north side of Steeles and a good thing no work has started on it
As I noted last week, Angins intersection was to be close as of January 23rd which mean construction of the guideway between John St and Dundas was to start as expected for winter work. Taking A trip to the Queensway today to shoot the hospital, work was taking place in a number of places with work on the guideway taking place from Central Pkwy Dundas.
Southbound traffic is a single lane from the CP Bridge to Dundas using the new curb lane. Northbound traffic is down to a single lane as well. The jackhammer was breaking up the centre lane at John St to remove the road while going south and excavating it go north. A second machine was doing the work south of Hillcrest with crews putting up fences along the guideway area to stop all left turns as well people (students) crossing the work area.
Crew excavating a trench from Floradale to Paisley on the westside of the closed sidewalk so duct banks can be installed.
The 2 missing sections for the retraining north of the substation have been built. Drilling machine on site north of Fairview to drill the OS poles supports. Vacuum truck was doing work up at Burnhamthorpe, but not close to it to see what was taking place.
More up on my site and did not think of shooting the guideway going southbound
NEWS RELEASEOntario Tunnelling Hazel McCallion Line into Downtown BramptonProvince moving forward with work on extensions into downtown Brampton and MississaugaJanuary 24, 2025 Premier's Office | |
| BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is moving forward with work to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton and Mississauga and plans to tunnel the Brampton portion of the segment. The underground extension in downtown Brampton would connect the Hazel McCallion Line to the heart of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, providing more people with fast, affordable and reliable transit. “By tunnelling the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton, we’re helping tens of thousands of daily riders connect seamlessly to world-class transit that will extend across the region,” said Premier Doug Ford. “As we continue building the Hazel McCallion Line, expanding GO service and building new roads and highways in the region, including Highway 413, we’re helping Brampton residents get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.” The next steps will involve detailed planning and design of the Brampton and Mississauga extensions, including an underground tunnel from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown Brampton. Metrolinx will study ways to optimize construction and the route’s alignment to improve connection to the Brampton Innovation District GO Station and meet the City of Brampton’s vision for Main Street and the downtown core. “As one of the fastest-growing cities in our province, Brampton residents deserve access to world-class transit to meet the needs of a vibrant, thriving community,”said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Last year, we made a promise to pave the way for a new priority transit extension that will shorten the daily commutes of tens of thousands of people in Brampton, and we’re getting it done.” The Hazel McCallion Line extensions to downtown Brampton and Mississauga will offer key connections to GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Züm and MiWay routes helping transit riders save time on their commutes and reducing gridlock for drivers. The Hazel McCallion Line is part of the largest transit expansion in North America, with an investment of nearly $70 billion over the next decade to build and expand public transit and ensure the province has the infrastructure needed to keep goods and people moving. “This is a transformative moment for Brampton. The commitment from Premier Ford and the Government of Ontario to fund the extension of the LRT into our city, including a tunneled section into downtown, is truly a game changer,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. “It’s a bold step toward shaping a future where Brampton continues to thrive and flourish as a dynamic, modern city. We are excited to work alongside the province to bring this vision to life and build a better, more connected Brampton for generations to come.” |
ChesterCopperpot
Senior Member
Posted by a friend at the announcement
sixrings
Senior Member
How fast do those Main Street houses sell to developers now that their property values went up.
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
Honestly congrats to Brampton. As Ontario’s 3rd largest city, it’s hightime their downtown was linked to the LRT. I know it’s been a rocky road to get here, but a solution is finally moving forward which is cause to celebrate.
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
What name will the Hurontario LRT line be called now? Hazel McCallion Line was named after the former Mayor of Mississauga. Would have been fine, since it was entirely within Mississauga. However, now it would be like naming Toronto's Finch West Line 6 after Brampton's Mayor, the "Patrick Brown Line".
SaugeenJunction
Senior Member
The line name will not change.
reinventingthewheel
Active Member
May I suggest Jackpot City LRT?
LNahid2000
Senior Member
Huh? Mississauga doesn't start at Steeles.
Allandale25
Senior Member
It's a common misunderstanding from those outside of the two cities.
ericmacm
Active Member
Brampton needs this badly, I’m glad to see that they are pushing ahead, even with the more expensive tunnelled option. It is probably much easier to justify now given the rapid population growth. Brampton’s most recent 2024 population estimates put it at 791,486, now larger than Mississauga’s estimate of 780,747, with their combined populations being a whopping 1,572,233 (would be Canada’s third largest municipality if they were combined) so it’s high time they are finally doing something.
It’s been a very frustrating and long process, hopefully this can finally get moving and the province can move on to planning new lines.
It’s been a very frustrating and long process, hopefully this can finally get moving and the province can move on to planning new lines.
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
By the 22nd century, many of the former shopping mall parking lots will be transformed to contain mixed-use high density. With the many parking lots within Peel Region, can expect increases in population in both Mississauga and Brampton. Already happening in Toronto (IE. Yorkdale Shopping Centre).