Wellington Construction Impacts from Watson to Exeter

The Wellington Gateway is a multi-year infrastructure project that will rebuild roads between downtown and White Oaks Mall while adding dedicated transit lanes and improving transportation.

As construction for the Wellington Gateway project continues, service impacts will be seen along the corridor.  Below are details on the current construction impacts.  Be sure to check back regularly as this page will be updated with new information as it is available.  Be sure to check realtime.londontransit.ca before heading out to ensure you have the most up to date detour and bus arrival information. 

Watson to Baseline

Construction is anticipated to begin later this construction season. Please check back regularly for updates to transit impacts for your route.

Baseline to Wilkins

Preliminary construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday April 21 with additional impacts anticipated throughout the construction project.  Stop closures and alternate stop locations that become effective April 21 are set out below.

Stop Closures Effective May 8

Stop Closures: Commissioners at Wellington WB – #2812
Commissioners at Wellington NS EB – #2811
Wellington south of Commissioners SB – #1933
Wellington at Waterman SB – #1972
Wellington at Wilkins SB – #1978
Wellington at Waterman NB – #1971
Wellington at Commissioners NB – #1931
Wellington North of Wilkins NB – #1977
Wellington south of Baseline NB – #1923
Alternate Stops Commissioners at High WB – #2805
Commissioners at High EB – #2804
Wellington at Baseline FS NB – #2911
Wellington South of Wilkins NB – #1975
Wellington at Baseline SB – #1924
Wellington south of Wilkins SB (Temp Stop)

Wilkins to Harlech Gate

Construction on Wellington between Wilkins to Harlech Gate began in 2024. Detour and stop closure impacts will continue throughout the 2026 construction season. Current stop impacts are reflected below: 

Stop Closures: Wellington at Creston Ave NB – #1934
Wellington between Creston and Wilkins NB – #2428
Alternate Stops:  Wellington south of Wilkins St NB – #1975
Wellington north of Southdale Rd NB – #1965

Harlech Gate to Exeter

Construction on Wellington between Harlech Gate to Exeter began in 2024. Detour and stop closure impacts will continue throughout the 2026 construction season. 

There are currently no stop impacts on this section of Wellington. Lane restrictions are expected to begin mid-May, which will have impacts to stops and scheudle adherence.  Impacts will be updated once construction timelines are known.