What to know
- Planned track work will shut down the GO Barrie Line between Allandale Waterfront GO and Union Station during several Bruno Mars concert dates, eliminating service to Downsview Park GO Station, the closest GO station to the stadium.
- In response, the TTC says it will increase subway and bus service, including extra trains on Line 1 and Line 2 and additional buses on several west-end routes near the venue.
- Concert-goers are encouraged to access the stadium through nearby TTC stations including Downsview Park Station, Sheppard West Station and Wilson Station, while accessibility shuttles will also operate between Wilson Station and the stadium.
Fans preparing to catch a Bruno Mars concert this weekend might need to rethink their commute plans due to upcoming GO Transit closures near the Rogers Stadium.
Update: May 22, 12 PM — This article has been updated with critical GO Transit weekend line closures.
Bruno Mars is set to light up the Rogers Stadium, with five shows being held in the venue from May 23 to May 30 as part of The Romantic Tour.
According to Live Nation, the best way for fans to access the Rogers Stadium is through TTC or GO Transit.
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However, those planning to commute to the Mars’ concert this weekend and next weekend might need to rethink their routes.
How GO Transit closures affect Bruno Mars concerts
During the concerts of May 23, May 24 and May 30, the GO Barrie Line will be closed from Allandale Waterfront GO to Union Station for planned track work.
No GO service to Downsview Park Station during concert dates
The planned closure means there will be no service Downsview Park GO, which is the closest GO station to the stadium.
There will be no GO train service at Downsview Park Station on May 23, 24 and 30 due to planned track work, with no replacement buses stopping at the station. Concertgoers are urged to take the TTC to get to the stadium. GO replacement buses will only operate between Allandale Waterfront GO and Highway 407 Bus Terminal.
The good news is: in order to support concertgoers through the closure, TTC will be offering additional service.
Additional GO Transit disruptions are also affecting the Lakeshore West line this weekend, with no train service running between Aldershot and Union Station due to major track upgrades. Replacement buses will run from West Harbour, Aldershot, Burlington, Oakville and Clarkson GO stations to Bramalea GO, where passengers can connect to GO trains on the Kitchener Line toward Union Station.
Best TTC routes to Rogers Stadium
On May 23, the TTC said it will increase service on Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth, with fans being encouraged to take Line 1 to Downsview Park, Sheppard West, or Wilson stations, which are all within walking distance of the stadium.
Extra buses will also work on 84 Sheppard West, 96 Wilson, and 106 Sentinel, with extra TTC staff deployed at Downsview Park, Sheppard West and Wilson stations to assist customers.
For those with accessibility needs, the TTC will also be offering dedicated shuttle services between Wilson Station and Rogers Stadium before and after the show.
