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MTO has released preliminary plans for the 410 widening in Brampton: (warning - large PDF) https://hwy410queentobovaird.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hwy-410-Queen-to-Bovaird-Alternative-44A.pdf The preferred alternative extends the 10-lane section of the 410, including HOV lanes, to Bovaird...

That's a soil testing rig, not construction equipment, I believe.

Not sure I agree with this. I think UTSC is a better extension target than Sheppard / Morningside is. A far better one. Plus any such extension could likely run at grade on the side of the 401.

I do feel like it's progressing relatively quickly, but man, soooo far to go still. Even with 24/7 it's not going to be a quick project. Plus once this contract is done, there are just more contracts.. Just wait until they demolish the eastern Gardiner for a few years as they rebuild it. It's...

I'm going to be honest - this is a terrible location for such density anyway. I hate these middle of nowhere highrises. Make no sense.

During peak, yes. But 30-minute peak service is only 4 rush hour trains, the same level of service that Hamilton GO centre enjoys right now. The latest update on Niagara Services is here: https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7282 It lists 3 options. 1. 4...

IIRC the business case for the Niagara GO expansion had identified all-day service to Confederation. 30-minute service has only ever been rumoured for WH, with no formal documentation from Metrolinx. If it does happen, they may extend it to Confederation, but we'll see.

simple - multiplex is permitted, but semi-detached is not. One example of how it can work in a more convoluted way - Hamilton recently passed similar legislation to Toronto opening up development in residential neighbourhoods. The rules for one of the zoning categories are: Minimum lot...

IIRC planning documents had indicated an 8-minute travel time between West Harbour and Confederation. We'll have to see if that holds in actual service.

Interesting. Good to finally see a discount grocer in LV - but they are already testing their mini-market format a few minutes away at King and Shaw..

Electrification is not part of this contract specifically, but the contract for electrification has been signed and will immediately follow the completion of the current contract.

It's boring but functional.

odd. What document is that from?

No idea. I know the government is still toying with the idea of building themselves a new office block at the corner of Bay and Grosvenor, which is likely where they would want that space to eventually end up. My understanding is that right now provincial employees are mostly scattered across...

Yes, the construction is to shift the GO tracks out of the way of the future OL station.

They've had sales and approvals at 325 Highway 8 for years now and no movement.

Interesting to note that they are looking for 500,000sf of office space. That is one very, very large lease.

I know! A road that doesn’t look like the surface of the moon. Who would have thought it was even possible.

I mean if the trains are more than hourly, maybe. The distance is too short otherwise for it to be worth it without 30 minute frequencies, at a minimum.

This ramp used to exist a long time ago and was removed in 2002-2003. 2002 satellite imagery shows it: This stretch is a relatively easy fix with adding an AUX lane between the Linc and Hwy 6 - especially now that Hwy 6 is getting upgraded. Even adding a southbound lane down the Escarpment...