GO Transit is stepping up to bat in support of the Toronto Blue Jays as they begin Game 1 and 2 of the American League Division Series (ALDS).<\/p>\n
The regional public transit agency announced on Tuesday that it would be deferring major track work on the Lakeshore West line originally scheduled for Oct. 4 and 5. <\/p>\n
The Blue Jays will play either the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on those dates.<\/p>\n
Weekend GO train and bus service will be running as scheduled, so Jays fans can safely make their way to and from the game.<\/p>\n
The change of plans came about in a co-ordinated effort between Metrolinx, their construction partners, and rail services like Canadian National, Alstom and VIA.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone responded quickly and collaboratively to a significant change in plans,\u201d the company said in a written statement. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for their flexibility and teamwork in making this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
GO Transit will confirm the schedule of future Lakeshore West track closures in the coming days. <\/p>\n
The track work in question is described as \u201ccritical repair and expansion work to modernize and grow GO service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, the scheduled maintenance closure of the Don Valley Parkway will take place at a later date, also due to the Blue Jays games.<\/p>\n
In an email statement, a representative with the City of Toronto said they will make a public announcement when the new date for the closure is confirmed. <\/p>\n
\u201cA full maintenance closure is required to enable thorough inspections and repairs, as well as full-width resurfacing of multiple sections, and is less disruptive than multiple partial closures over several weeks or months,\u201d the city said.<\/p>\n
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