Surrey’s King George SkyTrain Station to close for 6 weeks starting Saturday

A reminder for Surrey commuters: the King George Skytrain Station is set to close for six weeks for maintenance starting Saturday, April 27.

TransLink says during the closure, there will be no service to or from the station. The Expo Line will end at Surrey Central Station.

The station is expected to reopen in mid-June.

The transit provider says a full closure is required for efficiency and safety of the work. It adds the work includes removing parts of the rail to replace turnout, a mechanical device that guides trains.

“Over time, these components need replacement. This section of track has been in use since the station first opened 30 years ago,” TransLink said in a release.

TransLink says multiple infrastructure upgrades in and around the station will also take place — including cable installations, elevator inspections, asset repairs, and station cleaning.

It says buses will continue going to King George Station during the closure but with some changes to help commuters get to Surrey Central Station.

Additional buses can be expected every 15 minutes between King Geroge and Surrey Central stations from 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays.

Bus routes that normally end at King George will stop at the station but also extend northbound to Surrey Central Station.

Buses that include a stop at King George Station will maintain their regular stops and routes.

TransLink says staff will be available to help commuters on the scene. However, commuters should add in 15 minutes to their travel times.