Metrolinx announced on July 2, 2026 that the unfinished portions of the Hazel McCallion light‑rail transit line will be divided into two separate contracts. The decision applies to the remaining construction tasks along Hurontario Street in Mississauga, Ontario, where the project has been under way since 2020.
The Hazel McCallion LRT, named after the former mayor of Mississauga, has faced a series of setbacks since construction began. Repeated delays have pushed back the timeline for completing the line, prompting Metrolinx to reevaluate how the final phases are managed. By separating the outstanding work into two distinct contracts, the agency aims to address the delays that have plagued the project.
While the specific scope of each new contract has not been disclosed, the split reflects Metrolinx’s intent to streamline the remaining work and potentially bring additional resources or expertise to bear on the unfinished sections. The agency has not released details on the contractors that will be awarded the new contracts or the anticipated schedule for their execution.
The move comes as Mississauga residents continue to await the benefits of a fully operational LRT system that will run along the city’s main north‑south corridor. Since construction started in 2020, the line has been promoted as a key component of regional transit expansion, intended to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion on Hurontario Street.
Metrolinx’s July 2 announcement underscores the ongoing challenges of delivering large‑scale infrastructure projects within original timelines. By restructuring the remaining work into two contracts, the agency signals a shift in strategy aimed at overcoming the delays that have so far defined the Hazel McCallion LRT’s progress.
The development will be monitored closely by local officials and the public as the new contracting approach moves forward, with the ultimate goal of completing the line and delivering the promised transit service to Mississauga commuters.