The planned closures of part of Highway 401 and Salem Road for today have been rescheduled for March 1-2 and March 2-6, according to Metrolinx, operator of GO train service.
It said road closure is to facilitate the expansion of the GO service.
It is expanding with more frequent service, more stations, cleaner technology, and more connections. “Across the entire network, our goal is to deliver over 10,000 train trips a week – so you won’t need a schedule because you know the next train will be coming soon. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day, rapid system,” said a Metrolinx notice.
It said to support GO expansion projects, Trans Power will be mobilizing along Salem Road at the beginning of March, with road and Highway 401 off-ramp closures necessary to complete the scheduled work.
Crews will be on site throughout the dates mentioned at variable shift times with road closures depending on what work is required.
Hours of Work and Work Details
Closure 1: March 1st to March 2nd (Night Work Only)
- March 1st 8 pm – March 2nd 6 am with one night crew shift only and road conditions to be opened at the end of the shift – Rescheduled from February 22nd due to inclement weather forecasted
- Closure of the off-ramp to Salem Road on eastbound Highway 401
- Night work only and to be reopened at the end of the shift
Closure 2: March 2nd to March 6th
• March 2nd 8 pm – March 6th 5 am with two crew shifts per day – Rescheduled from Feb 23rd-27th due to inclement weather forecasted
• Two left turn lane (northbound turn) closure of the off-ramp to Salem Road on eastbound Highway 401
• One left turn lane (southbound turn) closure of the off-ramp to Salem Road on westbound Highway 401
Metrolinx said the work schedule may be delayed and/or changed with unforeseen adverse winter weather conditions.
It said there will be traffic controls set up as well as signage to indicate the closure as well as detour routes for traffic travelling along Highway 401 as well as along Salem Road where relevant.
Metrolinx did not anticipate any transit or pedestrian impacts from closures.
