The reconstruction of the rail bridge on Green Road in Bowmanville, Clarington – as part of the Lakeshore East Extension – will take two years, according to operator Metrolinx.
It was, however, quick to add that: “Date subject to change as a result of unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather.”
Reconstruction of the Simcoe Street bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line – work on which began in January this year – is similarly scheduled for completion in two years.
Like the Simcoe Street bridge, work on Green Road bridge will also not take place on weekends.
Works are expected to start as early as May 25 and are projected to last until May 31, 2028, said Metrolinx. Works will be carried out Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Metrolinx will be constructing an above-grade rail bridge on Green Road next to the existing CPKC rail bridge, north of Aspen Springs Drive and south of Clarington Boulevard.
Upgrade Details
Works as part of this scope will include:
- A storm sewer relocation,
- Track support work,
- Excavations, shoring, foundation work, and
- Abutments
The construction will require single-lane phased traffic flow using temporary traffic lights at all times throughout the duration of this construction.
Temporary sidewalk closures or pedestrian detours will be in place while the work is underway.
Trucks entering and leaving the work site will use Green Road.
Huge Step Forward: Foster
“We’re finally about to see construction begin to get the GO Train rolling into Clarington. This is a huge step forward in connecting our community to the rest of the GTA through fast, frequent, reliable public transit,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.
The only date put forward so far for the operational status of the GO train to Bowmanville is 2041 (see below).
Earlier this year, Metrolinx crews were at Green Road Bridge, clearing out trees and prepping the area. Now the real work begins, rebuilding and modifying the bridge so it’s ready for the commuter train. This work will take a few years, and there will be lane closures and some traffic disruptions managed by the Metrolinx crews during construction, said Foster.
Now, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and it wouldn’t be possible without the Ontario government’s support. We can’t wait for the day we can step onto the GO Train,” he added.
Works in Oshawa
Metrolinx crews will also be working to remove a small section of an existing watermain on Bloor Street East that has been deemed redundant.
This will allow for the future installation of a new feedermains as part of the Bowmanville Extension project.
Activities will include excavations, the drainage of an existing pipe, the removal of pipe sections, and backfilling of the work area.
Work will occur Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. This work was scheduled to begin on May 11.
The Bowmanville Extension will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service nearly 20-kilometres east of the Durham College Oshawa GO Station to Bowmanville, serving the Region of Durham.
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