MTO details upgrades to Rutherford GO Station

TORONTO — The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has a announced detailed list of improvements to the Rutherford GO station north of Toronto.

A ministry statement released Nov. 21 explained the design-build-finance project includes a new multi-level parking structure with 1,200 new spaces; an integrated station building and pedestrian bridge to a new rail platform; re-design of the surface parking, kiss and ride, bus loop and pedestrian access; rail/road grade separation on Rutherford Road; new rail platforms; and a second heavy rail track and provision for a future third express centre track.

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx has also issued a request for proposals to three shortlisted teams to design, build and finance the Rutherford project. The three teams are EllisDon Infrastructure Transit, Link Rutherford Station, and Steelhead.