The temporary closure of SkyTrain’s King George Station, slated from Saturday, Apr. 27 to mid-June, is in effect for multiple infrastructure maintenance projects. These initiatives include the replacement of an original component dating back to the station’s opening in 1992.
Impact:
The closure primarily affects commuters traveling to and from King George Station via the SkyTrain.
Instructions:
During this period, the terminus station for the Expo Line in Surrey shifted to Surrey Central Station instead of King George Station. Commuters should allocate an additional 15 minutes for travel if they typically utilize King George Station.
Bus commuters arriving at King George Station to connect with the SkyTrain should remain on their bus and proceed to Surrey Central Station.
Buses servicing routes such as 345 King George Station/White Rock Centre, 394 White Rock/King George Station Express, and 395 Langley Centre/King George Station will stop at King George Station before proceeding to Surrey Central Station.
When transitioning from SkyTrain to bus, passengers should board their bus at Surrey Central Station.
Trains traveling to and from Waterfront Station at Surrey Central Station utilize both platforms, prompting passengers to check screens for train schedules.
Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays, a SkyTrain replacement bus operates every 15 minutes between Bay 2 at King George Station and a temporary stop on City Parkway at Surrey Central Station.
Preparation:
Prior to commencing their journey, travelers are encouraged to plan their trip via translink.ca/tripplanner and subscribe to Transit Alerts at translink.ca/alerts.
Additional Details:
Throughout the closure, Expo Line service extends from Waterfront to Braid, Waterfront to Production Way–University, and Waterfront to Surrey Central Station.
Individuals accustomed to using the passenger pickup/drop-off zone at King George Station can access parking lots at Surrey Central Station for SkyTrain services.
Accessibility to the Bike Parkade at King George Station remains unaffected.
While the HandyDART passenger pickup/drop-off zone at King George Station will be inaccessible during the closure, HandyDART services will continue without disruption at Surrey Central and other stations.
Project Details:
The station closure facilitates the replacement of a segment of tracks known as the turnout, essential for trains to switch tracks and directions at King George Station, as it has reached the end of its service life. Additionally, other concurrent works include:
Replacement of a section of power rail between King George and Surrey Central stations, crucial for supplying power to SkyTrain cars.
Realignment of guideway intrusion monitoring systems and station platform preparations to accommodate the longer Mark V trains slated for service by year-end.
Conducting elevator inspections, fiber optic cable replacement, station deep cleaning, and various asset repairs and replacements that can be efficiently executed during the closure period.
