EGLINTON Construction Update No. 7 Spring 2014

BackgWhat is therounder Crosstown? The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19 kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue through the heart of , with an underground central section. The line will connect in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and the new service will be up to 60% faster than the bus service today.

What phase of work is starting in the vicinity of Chaplin Crescent?

Station headwalls create the frame for - Plan View future underground stations, and are required to be in place prior to the arrival of tunnel boring machines at each of the station locations along the Eglinton Crosstown route. Construction of the headwalls requires a grout plant to be established nearby to pump a form of concrete, otherwise known as “grout”, to the station headwall location.

In order to minimize road occupancy on Eglinton Avenue West, the grout plant site will be situated on -owned property and occupy a portion of roadway at Gilgorm Road. A fence will enclose the site to separate the site from the public roadway. The plant will enable headwall construction for Chaplin Station and cross-passages. The grout plant is expected to be in place for approximately eight to ten months.

What: Crews will be building headwalls for the future Chaplin Station and Grout Plant cross passages for the future maintenance of the tunnel. Headwalls are underground support walls located at the east and west ends of the station location. Following the site preparation, crews will be installing these underground station headwalls in advance of the twin tunnel construction.

Where: The work zone will extend from approximately east of Spadina Road to Heddington Avenue along Eglinton Avenue West. The work zone will be separated from the right-of-way with traffic cones and concrete barriers and/or fencing. Jet Grouting process

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www.thecrosstown.ca facebook.com/thecrosstown twitter.com/crosstownTO When: Construction is expected from Spring to late fall of 2014. Some work may be rescheduled or adjusted due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. Work will take place in two stages.

Changing Traffic Patterns Traffic patterns in the area will continue to change and shift during different phases of the work. During the first stage of construction, a work site will set up on the north side of Eglinton Avenue. Traffic Jet Grout Rig lanes will remain open on the south side of Eglinton with one lane in each direction. There will be impacts and/or restrictions to through-traffic northbound and southbound on Chaplin Crescent at Eglinton Avenue for more than eight (8) months.

More details on traffic will be provided in a separate notice when Backgthe plan is finalized.rounder Initial preparations could require rolling (short term) lane restrictions on Eglinton Avenue for installation of grout lines and utility investigation.

Traffic delays are expectedCaption during construction. Please take care when travelling near construction areas. Pedestrian walkways Road Closure will remain open. PleaseWh watchat a rfore additionalthe co nsignsstr udirectingction impacts? pedestrians. Transforming transit across the middle of Toronto will involve significant road works. Construction will be visible along the corridor. We will work hard to ensure that communities are informed and to manage the day to day effects associated with these works. Transforming transit across the middle of Toronto will involve significant road works.Tra ffConstructionic will be visible along the corridor and on someGenerally, side streets. traffic willThere be reducedwill be short-termto one lane in each direction along Eglinton Ave West in the work zone. Traffic local street closures andwill be turning shifted restrictionsas the construction to allow progresses. for the There will be short term local street closures and turning restrictions to allow for the construction to take place. Please take care when travelling near construction areas. construction to take place.Pedestrian Metrolinx, walkways City will remainof Toronto open. staff Watch and for youraddition al signs directing pedestrians. Paid duty officers may elected officials are beworking used as closely required together at intersections to monitor or for andvarious make construction activities. adjustments to the local road configurations, work zones and other day to day items suchP uasb lsignageic Trans iandt temporary adjustments. Both eastbound and westbound TTC stops in the affected area will be relocated for the safety of the transit riders. Watch for posted signs indicating the adjusted locations.Pedestrian Detour Transit Information For the safety of transitPa rriders,king both eastbound and westbound TTC The construction work requires road restrictions on Eglinton Ave. On-street parkings will not be permitted within bus stops in the affectedthe work area zones. will be relocated. Watch for posted signs and future information indicating the new locations. Work Hours The hours of work as permitted by the by-law for this contract is between 7am and 11pm, 7 days a week, when required. The contractor will not always work during the extended hours but may choose to do so. Underground tunnelling will continue 24 hours, 7 days a week. Work Hours The hours of work as permitted by the by-law for this contract are between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., 7 days a week, when required. The contractor will not always work during the extended hours, but may do so at its discretion. For this location, the contractor could be working on Saturdays and extending their usual work day until 7pm in the evenings.

The Crosstown Community Office We understand that construction can be disruptive, and we will do our best to keep you informed. If you would like more detail about this work or any other aspect of the Eglinton Crosstown project, please do not hesitate to contact us.Ca pWetion thank: you for your continued patience as we work to build rapid transit. We understand that construction can be disruptive, and we will do our best to keep you informed. If you would like more detail about this work or any other aspect of the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you for your continued patience as we work to build rapid transit. The Crosstown Community CoThentac tCrosstown Us CommunityOffice ( OfficeWest) ComWestmun Communityity Office Office West Community Office 1848 Eglinton Avenue West 1848 Eglinton Ave W (at Dufferin St) Franca, Denise, Grace, Nicole, Stas 1848 Eglinton Avenue West416 (at-782 Dufferin-8118 Street) 416-782-8118 | [email protected] The Community Relations team 416-782-8118 thecrosstown.ca thecrosstown.ca | [email protected] www.thecrosstown.ca facebook.com/thecrosstown twitter.com/crosstownTO