Main & Ottawa Closure
What residents, businesses, HSR customers and pedestrians need to know during construction.
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Bus News Fall 2026
Starting Sunday, September 6, 2026, we’re making small schedule and stop changes on several routes, and all routes currently running on a summer service schedule will return to regular service.
Bus Stop Changes
A few stops will be will be closed this summer, but service will be provided at new stop locations or at alternative stops close by. Several stops will also be renamed.
Stops Being Moved
| Route | Stop Closure | New or Alternative Stop |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Bayfront | Nash at Kentley | Stop relocated to the north side of Nash at Kentley |
| 5 Delaware, 16 Ancaster and Ancaster Fair | Golf Links opposite Onondaga | Golf Links at McNiven |
| 5 Delaware, 5B Delaware and 52 Dundas | Ogilvie at South | Ogilvie at Old Ancaster |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Flamborough South Centre West | Waterdown Walmart |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Flamborough South Centre East | Waterdown Walmart |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Leavitt Loop | Leavitt at/opposite RONA Parking Lot |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Leavitt at L3 Harris | Leavitt opposite RONA Parking Lot |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Leavitt at RONA | Leavitt at RONA Parking Lot |
| 18 Waterdown Mountaineer | Parkside at Braeheid | Stop relocated to the west side of Parkside at Braeheid |
| 22 Upper Ottawa | Queensdale opposite East 27th | Correction: Stop will remain in service after September 6, 2026. |
| 44 Rymal | Centennial at King | Stop relocated to the north side of Centennial at King |
Stops Being Renamed
| Route | Previous Stop Name | New Stop Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 King, 5 Delaware and 10 B-Line | Main opposite Emerson | Main at University |
| 33 Sanatorium | Fennell opposite Governors | Fennell at Juravinski |
| 44 Rymal | Rymal at West 5th | Rymal at Christie |
| 56 Centennial | Van Wagners at Adventure Village | Van Wagners Beach at Adventure Village |
| 56 Centennial | Van Wagners opposite Barangas | Van Wagners Beach opposite Barangas |
| 56 Centennial | Van Wagners opposite Adventure | Van Wagners Beach opposite Adventure |
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Detour of Route 44 Rymal for Garner Road construction
Due to construction at the intersection of Garner Road between Glancaster and Southcote, Route 44 will be on detour.
Route 44 Rymal
- Westbound – From Rymal and Glancaster, buses will turn left on Glancaster, right on Book, right on Southcote, left on Garner and return to regular route.
- Eastbound – From Garner and Southcote, buses will turn right on Southcote, left on Book, left on Glancaster, right on Rymal and return to regular route.
Stops Out of Service
Route 44 Rymal Westbound
- Garner at Glancaster
- Garner at Raymond
- Garner at Barley
- Garner at Springbrook
- Garner at Redeemer University College
- Garner at Kitty Murray
- Garner at Southcote
Route 44 Rymal Eastbound
- Garner opposite Kitty Murray
- Garner opposite Redeemer University College
- Garner opposite Springbrook
- Garner at Bennett’s Apples
- Garner opposite Raymond
- Garner at Glancaster
Temporary Stop
- Route 44 Rymal Westbound - Garner at Southcote NW Corner
- Route 44 Rymal Eastbound - Customers can be directed to the stop at Glancaster and Rymal
Effective
Schedule type
Detour
Date Modified