May 01, 2024
WHAT
VIA will be replacing track components, performing track surfacing, rail destressing as well as rehabilitating public grade crossings to improve track conditions.
WHY
For safety purposes and to comply with current federal regulation.
WHERE
On the Alexandria, Beachburg, Smiths Falls, Brockville and Chatham Subdivisions.
WHEN
April 1st to November 19th 2024. Most of the work takes place at night.
Specifically (dates are subject to change) :
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Chatham Subdivision : April 1st to 23rd
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Alexandria Subdivision : April 15th to November 5th
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Beachburg Subdivision : September
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Smiths Falls Subdivision: September
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Brockville Subdivision: May 13th to August 13th
The work to be performed is linear: work in a specific location can be expected to last a few days.
Works planned at Grade Crossings (detours to be expected during the evening/night):
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Alexandria Sub. – Chemin de la Rivière Delisle N – May 4th 2024
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Alexandria Sub – Chemin de la Cité des Jeunes – May 15th 2024
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Alexandria Sub. – Montée de la Station – May 17th 2024
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Alexandria Sub. – Greenfield Rd – June 12th 2024
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Alexandria Sub. – Maxville Main Street N. – June 14th 2024
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Alexandria Sub. – Road 138 – June 16th 2024
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Alexandria Sub. – Des Pins Street – July 26th 2024
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Smiths Falls Sub. – Dwyer Hill Road – September to be confirmed.