Tag: Grade Separation

A GO train pass through the Steeles Avenue level crossing while construction goes on
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New rail bridge opening at Milliken GO makes way for next phase of construction

Hard work pays off as construction crews finish a new rail bridge at Milliken GO. With permanent rail tracks installed and all the right pieces in place, trains are now running over the new bridge. Here’s latest information on the big things happening on the Stouffville Steeles Avenue East Underpass and Milliken GO project. With a lot of construction happening, sometimes big changes can appear … Continue reading New rail bridge opening at Milliken GO makes way for next phase of construction

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Rarely used “top-down” construction technique used to build new rail bridge at Milliken GO

A new rail bridge is taking shape at Steeles Avenue East near Milliken GO Station. Since June, the construction team has been focused on advancing this work and recently completed a concrete pour of the bridge deck. This pour was a significant milestone as it connects the substructure elements (abutments and pier) with the superstructure (deck), completing a critical phase of construction. With the entire … Continue reading Rarely used “top-down” construction technique used to build new rail bridge at Milliken GO

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Rendering of rail over road grade separation at Steeles Avenue East near Milliken GO Station
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Stouffville GO – Dropping the road while keeping the flow

Local traffic and pedestrians will keep moving while a new underpass is built on Steeles Avenue East. As a reliable junction, it was getting a failing grade. For the Stouffville rail line, the existing crossing on Steeles Avenue East, near the Milliken GO Station was slowing down vehicles, transit, pedestrians and cyclists. With daily issues of congestion and users experiencing frustration travelling along this busy … Continue reading Stouffville GO – Dropping the road while keeping the flow

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