Metrolinx continues a project to upgrade Bramalea GO Station as part of the GO Expansion Program.
Starting Monday, June 25, GO Transit is closing part of platform 4 (the south platform) between the west-side elevator and the east end of the platform. Contractors are using this space to complete electrical work for expanding platform 4.
If you arrive at the station from the south side, look for information on signs to guide you to the open portion of platform 4 to get to the west tunnel and platform 3 (the north platform) to board your train. If you arrive at the station from the south side and need to board a bus, look for information on signs to guide you to the open portion of platform 4 to get to the west tunnel and platform 3, and use the station building tunnel (the east tunnel) to get to the station building and bus platforms.
If you arrive at the station from the north side, use the station building tunnel (the east tunnel) to get to platform 3 (the north platform) to board your train.
^ Click to enlarge.
Since Thursday, June 9, GO has opened permanent bus platforms behind the station building for GO and Brampton Transit buses.
Also Thursday, June 9, contractors started the next phase of construction at the station. The new work zone blocks the Steeles Avenue East access and the passenger pick-up and drop off area (or “kiss and ride”) north of the station building.
You can access the north side of the station from Bramalea Road and the parking garage or you can follow a detour path to get to the south-side parking lot from Advance Boulevard. The sidewalk from Bramalea Road to the parking garage remains available for pedestrians.
Use the south-side Kiss and ride which has six available lanes. Contractors have blocked two lanes of this kiss and ride to create space for construction equipment they are using for work to expand the south platform.
The work zone also restricts traffic lanes on Steeles, while crews repair curbs and the island on the road.
During the closure of the Steeles access, Brampton Transit is detouring its buses as they operate through the new terminal.
^ Temporary route for Brampton Transit buses entering Bramalea GO Station bus terminal, starting Thursday, June 9.
13 Avondale
Starting Thursday, June 9, southbound buses operate along their regular route to Bramalea Road and Steeles Avenue East, then detour:
southward along Bramalea to the new signalized access road into Bramalea GO Station; and then
westward into the bus terminal, stopping at platform 11,
ending their trips.Northbound buses start their trips at platform 11 in Bramalea GO Station bus terminal, then proceed:
westward along the bus lane, keeping right and then travelling counter-clockwise through the new west bus Loop; then continuing
eastward along the bus lane; and then
northward along Bramalea Road to Steeles Avenue East,
resuming their regular route northward along Bramalea.
15 / 15A Bramalea
Starting Thursday, June 9, southbound buses operate along their regular route to Bramalea Road and Steeles Avenue East, then proceed:
southward along Bramalea to the new access road into Bramalea GO Station bus terminal; and then
westward into the bus terminal, stopping at platform 12;
westward along the bus lane, keeping right and then travelling counter-clockwise through the new west bus Loop; then continuing
eastward along the bus lane to Bramalea,
resuming their regular route southward along Bramalea.Northbound buses operate along their regular route to the new access road into Bramalea GO Station bus terminal; and then
westward into the bus terminal, stopping at platform 13;
westward along the bus lane, keeping right and then travelling counter-clockwise through the new west bus Loop; then continuing
eastward along the bus lane to Bramalea,
resuming their regular route northward along Bramalea.
16 Southgate
Starting Thursday, June 9, southbound buses operate along their regular route to Bramalea Road and Steeles Avenue East, then detour:
southward along Bramalea to the new signalized access road into Bramalea GO Station; and then
westward into the bus terminal, stopping at platform 11,
ending their trips.Northbound buses start their trips at platform 11 in Bramalea GO Station bus terminal, then proceed:
westward along the bus lane, keeping right and then travelling counter-clockwise through the new west bus Loop; then continuing
eastward along the bus lane; and then
northward along Bramalea Road to Steeles Avenue East,
resuming their regular route northward along Bramalea.
40 Central Industrial
Starting Thursday, June 9, southbound buses operate along their regular route to Bramalea Road and Steeles Avenue East, then detour:
southward along Bramalea to the new signalized access road into Bramalea GO Station; and then
westward into the bus terminal, stopping at platform 13,
ending their trips.Northbound buses start their trips at platform 13 in Bramalea GO Station bus terminal, then proceed:
westward along the bus lane, keeping right and then travelling counter-clockwise through the new west bus Loop; then continuing
eastward along the bus lane; and then
northward along Bramalea Road to Steeles Avenue East,
resuming their regular route northward along Bramalea.
511 Züm Steeles
Starting Thursday, June 9, passengers exiting buses the eastbound Bramalea Züm station can’t enter the work zone. Walk eastward along Steeles East and then southward along Bramalea to access the bus terminal. This will add five minutes to your trip.
^ Temporary route for Brampton Transit buses exiting Bramalea GO Station bus terminal, starting Thursday, June 9.
Construction at the Steeles Avenue East access of Bramalea GO Station and the resulting Brampton Transit detours continue “for approximately 2 months”, meaning as late as until August 31.
Metrolinx and GO plan to accommodate more passengers and increase service along the Kitchener line, as part of their GO Expansion Program (formerly “regional express rail”).