Drivers and businesses along Hurontario Street in Mississauga are bracing for more headaches as Metrolinx crews are forced to re-do part of the $4.6-billion Hazel McCallion light-rail transit (LRT) line, leading to renewed traffic delays that could stretch well into the summer.
The rework is focused at the busy intersection of Hurontario Street and Topflight Drive, just south of Highway 407, where crews began “necessary track rework” in early April. The job is expected to continue until July 31, according to a project update posted by Metrolinx.
While Metrolinx did not provide specific reasons for the rework, such measures are often tied to previous installation errors or material issues that compromise long-term safety. Officials only stated that the current effort is “to ensure safe operations of the future light-rail vehicles.”
Partial Closures, Lane Reductions, and Detours
As a result, lane reductions and turning restrictions will remain in place. Hurontario Street will be reduced to a single lane in both directions between Highway 407 and Kingsway Drive. Turning movements at Kingsway Drive are also restricted. Detour routes include Derry Road, Edwards Boulevard, and Derrycrest Drive.
Crews will be working seven days a week, typically from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., though work may extend to 10 p.m. on some days. While access to businesses will be maintained, temporary restrictions or alternate routes may be necessary.
Additionally, transit users will be impacted. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses are being detoured, and bus stops in the area will be temporarily closed.
Residents and local businesses should also prepare for construction noise and vibrations from heavy machinery, including trucks, loaders, and backhoes.
More Rework Ahead
This is not the only section facing setbacks. Once the Topflight intersection is completed, Metrolinx says additional track rework will take place on Edwards Boulevard, with dates still to be announced.
When finished, the 22-kilometre Hazel McCallion Line will connect Port Credit GO Station in south Mississauga to Brampton, featuring over 20 stops, including several near Square One and downtown Mississauga.
In early 2024, the province approved an extension into downtown Brampton and the reinstatement of the Mississauga “downtown loop,” adding several more stops to the future line.
Completion of the full LRT route is now anticipated sometime in 2026, though delays like this may continue to test the patience of commuters and business owners alike.