THE EGLINTON CROSSTOWN LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT Caledonia Station

Summer 2016

Location

• West and Croham Road Future Caledonia Station (west of Caledonia Road)

Funding • Funded fully by the Province of Ontario. • The Crosstown project is the largest transit expansion in the history of .

Station Construction Main Entrance • Caledonia Station will be constructed using a construction method known as ‘cut-and-cover’. • A portion of Caledonia Station will be constructed using a modified version of the ‘cut-and-cover’ method known as ‘Top Down’. • Utilities relocation and support of excavation (also called shoring) are the first steps in constructing Caledonia Station. Lobby Timelines • Caledonia Station construction begins in summer 2016 and is scheduled for completion in 2020.

Connections • One of 15 underground Crosstown stations. • The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will link to 54 bus routes, three TTC subway stations, various GO Transit lines, and a new UP Express stop. Platform Unique Attributes • Caledonia Station will be a fully accessible station, with an at-grade two (2) bay bus loop for TTC bus connections, a planned pedestrian bridge connection to the future Caledonia GO Station, bike parking, a cool roof, and retail space.

Bus Terminal

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Utilities Relocation • As early as August 2016, relocation and reconfiguration of existing utilities, including telecom, hydro and traffic signals will begin. Utility works are expected to take approximately five (5) months to complete.

Shoring • An area the size of the station box, approximately 120 x 20 meters, will be cut, a shallow area Traffic and Transit Changes excavated, and secant and caisson piles, braces • Partial occupancy of the sidewalk and westbound curb lane on Eglinton Avenue and tie-backs will be West into Westside Mall (2330 Eglinton Avenue West) will be in effect to carry out installed around the sides the work.* to support the excavation. • Once shoring is complete, Pedestrian Access a concrete roof slab will • Pedestrians will be rerouted around the work zone.* be constructed over top of a portion of the excavated area, and crews will continue station construction safely beneath. • Shoring work is expected to take approximately six (6) months to complete.

*Subject to all relevant approvals.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.

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