Metrolinx GO Expansion (Rail Electrification) Utility Relocation Project 2025 Planned Construction

Metrolinx is expanding to serve you better, with more frequent service, cleaner technology and transforming GO Transit to bring more frequent two-way, all-day service to the Barrie line, which serves the Newmarket community. The Barrie Go line expansion will provide easier ways to seamlessly get where you need to go.

As part of the project to facilitate the electrification of the provincial Metrolinx GO Expansion program, NT Power must relocate existing electricity distribution lines across the railway tracks at multiple locations to allow for the removal of any conflicts with overhead cables running over the Barrie corridor, ensuring future support for electrification.

 Water St. Railway Crossing

Black & McDonald Ltd. ("B&M") has been contracted to carry out the work on behalf of NT Power, with the project scheduled to commence in the fall of 2025.

York Region Transit (YRT) will temporarily relocate Bus Stop #2077, currently located on the north side of Water Street and Doug Duncan Drive, to accommodate upcoming work. YRT will post signage prior to the relocation. For service changes and updates, please visit YRT's website.

 Timothy St. South Railway Crossing

Black & McDonald Ltd. ("B&M") has been contracted to perform the work on behalf of NT Power. The project began in September 2024, with the civil portion completed by the end of 2024. The electrical portion is expected to be completed by the spring of 2025.

 Timothy St. North Railway Crossing

A contract has been awarded to Black & McDonald Ltd. ("B&M") to execute the work on behalf of NT Power, with construction commencing in February 2023. The majority of the project has been completed; however, the remaining work is currently on hold due to third-party involvement. Further updates on the project completion date will be provided as they become available.

Deviation Road Railway Crossing

Black & McDonald Ltd. ("B&M") has been contracted to perform the work on behalf of NT Power, with the project set to begin in spring 2025.

A partial closure will occur at Old Main/Deviation Road on the east side of the bike/pedestrian pathway. Crews will work within the city right-of-way, with signage in place to guide residents along a slight detour where equipment will be stored. During active drilling, pedestrians and cyclists on the Nokiida/Tom Taylor bike trail will have restricted access. Some noise from drilling and excavation is expected.