Two major bus rapid transit (BRT) projects in Mississauga are moving ahead with a combined estimated cost of nearly $500 million, as the city continues to expand its transit infrastructure to support rapid growth and improve connectivity.
City officials say early construction on the Dundas BRT Mississauga East segment and the Lakeshore BRT corridor is expected to begin in late 2026, with completion timelines projected between 2031 and early 2032.
The Dundas BRT Mississauga East project, estimated at $405.7 million, forms part of a larger 48-kilometre rapid transit corridor stretching from Toronto to Hamilton. Within Mississauga, the route will run approximately 17 kilometres along Dundas Street, including a key seven-kilometre section from Etobicoke Creek to Confederation Parkway where construction is set to begin. The project is being developed in partnership with Metrolinx and will include dedicated bus lanes to improve travel times and reliability. It also incorporates flood mitigation work in areas impacted by severe storms in recent years.
The Lakeshore BRT project, with an estimated cost of $89 million, will run along Lakeshore Road East for two kilometres between Etobicoke Creek and East Avenue. Designed with future growth in mind, the corridor is being planned to allow for potential conversion into a light-rail or streetcar system as development intensifies along the waterfront.
City officials describe both projects as key components of Mississauga’s long-term transit vision, which also includes major initiatives such as the Hazel McCallion Line and other regional transit expansions. With population growth continuing across the region, these investments are expected to enhance mobility, reduce congestion and strengthen connections across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.