As part of the Region of Peel’s essential construction in downtown Brampton, from August 14, 7 am until September 8, 7 pm, Main Street and Queen Street in downtown Brampton will be closed to vehicle traffic.
This closure will allow the Region to replace the necessary aging watermains and sanitary sewers.
The City is working to ensure impacts to local businesses and residents are minimized during this time. Vehicles will be rerouted to the next major intersections to avoid residential streets disruptions.
Access for emergency services will remain. Access for pedestrians will remain open, as per posted signage, and planned festivities and events will proceed with minimal impact.
Downtown Businesses
Downtown businesses remain open throughout construction. Pedestrian access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
The Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA) is currently planning to create a dedicated pedestrian-only piazza, on Queen Street West, from Main to George St. The Piazza will be in place during the closure and will feature activations and other activities to create a fun, pedestrian-friendly space.
More details will be shared once finalized by the BIA.
Downtown Parking and Construction
Brampton City Hall Parking Garage is under repair and is currently closed until later this summer.
There are other garages and parking lots downtown where residents and visitors can park for free, including:
• Market Square Parking Garage (Theatre Lane & Union St.)
• John St. Parking Garage (16 John St.)
• West Tower Parking Garage (41 George St.)
• Nelson Square Parking Garage (9 Diplock Lane)
• George St. N. Surface Parking Lot (20 George St. N.)
Brampton Farmers’ Market
During Saturday Farmers’ Markets, one southbound lane on Main Street from south of Nelson Street to north of Wellington Street will reopen for access by Brampton and GO Transit, from 6 am to 2 pm.
City of Brampton Events
Construction activity will be shut down during the upcoming City events:
• Garden Square events (August 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 30 and September 1, 2 from 7 pm to 11 pm).
• Party in the Lanes taking place at McArter and Vivian Lanes (August 18 from 6 pm to 11 pm).
• Live Art Competition (August 19 from 9 am to 5 pm).
Background
Downtown Brampton is undergoing a transformation as the City continues to rethink and reinvent public spaces to meet local needs, support economic recovery, create jobs, and build vibrant, resilient communities to improve quality of life for Brampton residents. The beautification of the downtown core is a priority for the City and is an important part of the revitalization project. This investment and plan will support the development of a vibrant and welcoming downtown space.
Stay Connected
Road Closures and Detour Map
For the duration of the closures, the detours below will remain in place.
During the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, the road closures and detours below will remain in effect.
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