This video presents “Union Pearson Express – Welcoming the World”:
The Georgetown South (GTS) Project will provide infrastructure improvements to meet existing GO Transit ridership demand and future growth in Ontario, Canada:
- This five year project is one of the key elements of The Big Move
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The Big Move is Metrolinx’s plan to transform transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)
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- Through track sharing, it also allows for the new Union Pearson Express (formerly known as the Air Rail Link) between Toronto’s Union Station and Lester B. Pearson International Airport
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This includes a 3.3 kilometre rail spur to the airport
- The new Air Rail Link will only stop at the Bloor and Weston GO stations
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- The project extends from Bathurst Street in the City of Toronto to Highway 427 in the Region of Peel
The following road closures will take place in Toronto because Metrolinx contractors will be installing girders for rail bridges at:
- Martin Grove Road
- will be closed in both directions from Bethridge Road to Vulcan Street from Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. to Monday, April 8 at 5 a.m.
- Kipling Avenue
- will be closed in both directions from Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. to Monday, April 22 at 5 a.m.
A more complete list of events and road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets.
Also, the T.O. INview, a map that shows information about planned capital construction work taking place across the city, can be accessed at www.toronto.ca/inview.
City of Toronto Contact Info
Phone within Toronto city limits: 311
Phone outside city limits: 416-392-CITY (2489)
(can be used within Toronto if you can’t reach 311)
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E-mail: 311@toronto.ca
If your matter is urgent, please call them. They are open 24/7.
Always call 911 for emergencies.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NEWS RELEASE
March 28, 2013
Toronto lane restrictions and road closures for work on Metrolinx Georgetown South Project
A number of lane restrictions and road closures will take place over the next three weeks to accommodate work on Metrolinx’s Georgetown South Project for GO Transit service. Metrolinx contractors will be installing girders for rail bridges at Highway 27, Martin Grove Road and on Kipling Avenue.
The following closures will take place:
– Highway 27 from Bethridge Road and Belfield Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from Thursday, March 28 at 8 p.m. to Monday, April 1 at 5 a.m.
– Martin Grove Road will be closed in both directions from Bethridge Road to Vulcan Street from Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. to Monday, April 8 at 5 a.m.
– Kipling Avenue will be closed in both directions from Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. to Monday, April 22 at 5 a.m.
A more complete list of events and road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets.
In addition, the City has introduced T.O. INview, a map that shows information about planned capital construction work taking place across the city. The new site can be accessed at www.toronto.ca/inview
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Toronto’s government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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