Heart Lake Bus Terminal on Conestoga Drive is closed for construction, and Brampton Transit buses that used it now stop on Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive. The City of Brampton says the work started on Monday, October 5, 2026, and is expected to finish by the end of the year. Routes 2, 7, 7A, 28 and 28A and five school specials are affected. Our list of Brampton Transit detours covers the other active closures. For fares and passes, see our Brampton Transit guide.
At a glance
- What: Heart Lake Bus Terminal is temporarily closed for upgrades
- Started: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Expected finish: by the end of 2026, the City says
- Temporary stop: Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive
- Routes affected: 2 Main, 7/7A Kennedy, 28/28A Wanless and school specials 201, 202, 203, 204 and 218
- Also expect: eastbound lane reductions on Conestoga Drive and pedestrian detours
- Trip planning: bramptontransit.com or 905.874.2999
Which Brampton Transit routes moved during the Heart Lake terminal closure?
The Brampton Transit routes that used Heart Lake Bus Terminal now share one temporary on-street stop on Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive. The City lists these routes:
| Route | Temporary stop |
|---|---|
| 7/7A Kennedy southbound | Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive |
| 7 Kennedy northbound | Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive |
| 2 Main | Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive |
| 28/28A Wanless | Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive |
| School specials 201, 202, 203, 204 and 218 | Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive |
Allow a few extra minutes the first time you use the temporary stop.
What is being built at Heart Lake Bus Terminal?
The City of Brampton says the Heart Lake terminal project upgrades the terminal’s infrastructure and accessibility. The work includes:
- new boarding platforms with indicator surfaces
- better lighting in the terminal
- new tactile walking surfaces
Lane reductions and noise on Conestoga Drive
Drivers should expect temporary eastbound lane reductions on Conestoga Drive near the terminal, and people on foot will see detours around the site. The City says noise-generating work is limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, under the City’s Noise By-law.
That holiday window applies on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12. The City says Brampton Transit runs a Sunday/holiday schedule that day and terminal customer service counters are closed, so check our Thanksgiving 2026 holiday hours guide before you head out.
If you drive through the area, the City’s road closures map shows current lane restrictions. Parking on side streets near the work zone still falls under Brampton’s parking rules, including the three-hour limit.
More Brampton Transit changes coming November 2
Brampton Transit’s next scheduled service change takes effect on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to the City’s service changes page. Details for that change had not been posted as of October 12. Check the service changes page in late October if you ride routes 2, 7 or 28. The City has since posted the details, and our guide to the November service changes covers them.
What this means for you
If you catch a bus at Heart Lake, use the stop on Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive, until the terminal reopens. The City expects that by the end of 2026. Riders on school specials 201, 202, 203, 204 and 218 use the same stop.
If you plan to vote early, Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, at 292 Conestoga Dr, is one of the City’s advance voting locations on October 16 and 17. Our Brampton voting guide has the full list of dates and ID rules, and our list of school board trustee candidates shows who is on that part of the ballot.
For live updates, Brampton Transit posts service alerts on X at @BramptonTransit.
FAQ
Is Heart Lake Bus Terminal closed?
Yes. The City of Brampton closed it for construction starting October 5, 2026, and expects the work to finish by the end of the year.
Where do I catch the bus instead?
At the temporary stop on Conestoga Drive, east of Somerset Drive. Routes 2, 7, 7A, 28 and 28A and school specials 201, 202, 203, 204 and 218 use it.
When will Heart Lake terminal reopen?
The City expects construction to be complete by the end of 2026. It has not announced an exact reopening date.
How do I check my trip?
Use bramptontransit.com or call Brampton Transit at 905.874.2999.
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Sources: City of Brampton: Brampton Transit temporary service changes during Heart Lake Bus Terminal construction; City of Brampton: Brampton Transit service changes; City of Brampton: Road Closures; City of Brampton: Thanksgiving holiday service update; City of Brampton: Advance Vote Information