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Eglinton Crosstown LRT Overview
• 19 km route separated from regular traffic • 10-kilometres underground; 9-kilometres at surface east of Laird • 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops • 20,000 m2 maintenance and storage facility to maintain and house 76 vehicles • Transit communications system • Links to 54 bus routes, 3 subway stations, GO Transit, UP Express station At-Grade Stops
East Portal (Brentcliffe Road) Renderings
WESTBOUND VIEW EASTBOUND VIEW East Portal (Brentcliffe Road): What to Expect
Year What to Expect • Completion of concrete works
• Electrical work will continue Remaining
work for 2019 • Guideway construction at the East Portal will continue
• Bridge rehabilitation at the West Don River Bridge will continue • Guideway construction will begin between the East Portal and West Don River Bridge, including utility relocations, cutting and removal of existing asphalt, excavation, installation of subgrade materials, 2020 duct banks installation, track drainage, track slab and stops
• Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Brentcliffe Road to West Don River Bridge Traffic Configuration Through 2020 East Portal to West Don River Bridge Progress Photos
WEST DON RIVER BRIDGE DECK EAST PORTAL WESTBOUND VIEW FORMWORK COMPLETE Sunnybrook Stop to O’Connor Stop (Leslie St to Victoria Park Ave)
Brentcliffe Portal Sunnybrook Stop (Leslie Street) Renderings
SIDEWALK PLATFORM
AERIAL VIEW Sunnybrook Park Stop: What to Expect
Year What to Expect • Guideway construction at Leslie St and Eglinton Ave intersection was completed ahead of schedule on August 21, 2019
• Guideway construction continues on Eglinton Ave east and west of Eglinton Ave, including utility relocations, cutting and removal of existing asphalt, excavation, installation of subgrade materials, duct banks installation, track Remaining work drainage, track slab, and stops. for 2019 • Stop construction continues east of Leslie St
• Green wall construction at E.T. Seton Park is complete, however access to the park will remain closed until spring 2020 for pedestrian safety.
• Guideway and stop construction will continue
2020 • Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installation of overhead an catenary system to support light rail vehicles Sunnybrook Park Stop Current Traffic Configuration
Through mid-November 2019 Sunnybrook Park Stop Progress Photos
CELESTICA BRIDGE EAST OF LESLIE (EAST OF LESLIE) DUCT BANK INSTALLATION REBAR FOR TRACK SLAB Aga Khan Park Stop (Don Valley Parkway) Renderings
SIDEWALK PLATFORM
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AERIAL VIEW
14 Aga Khan Park Stop: What to Expect
Year What to Expect
• Guideway construction is ongoing at the DVP east and west ramps, utility relocations, cutting and removal of existing asphalt, Remaining excavation, installation of subgrade materials, duct banks work for 2019 installation and track drainage, track slab and stops
• Stop construction continues
• Guideway and stop construction will continue
2020 • Track work will begin including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Aga Khan Park Stop Traffic Configuration
Through 2020 Aga Khan Park Stop Progress Photos
REBAR FOR TRACK SLAB AT AGA KHAN POURED DUCT AT AGA KHAN PARK PARK STOP STOP Wynford Stop (Wynford Drive) Renderings
SIDEWALK PLATFORM
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AERIAL VIEW
18 Wynford Stop: What to Expect
Year What to Expect • Bridge rehabilitation is complete
• Guideway construction continues, including utility relocations, cutting and removal of existing asphalt, excavation, installation of Remaining subgrade materials, duct banks installation and track drainage, track work for 2019 slab and stops
• Retaining wall construction on the north side of Eglinton Ave E, east of Wynford Dr, is underway and is expected to be complete by the end of 2019
• Guideway and stop construction will continue through mid 2020
2020 • Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Wynford Stop Traffic Configuration
Through 2020 Wynford Stop Progress Photos
SLOPE ADJUSTMENT FOR RETAINING WALL RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION – EAST OF CONSTRUCTION – EAST OF WYNFORD WYNFORD Sloane Stop (Sloane Ave and Bermondsey Drive) Renderings
SIDEWALK PLATFORM
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AERIAL VIEW
22 Sloane Stop: What to Expect
Year What to Expect
• Guideway construction between Credit Union Dr/Swift Dr and Bermondsey Rd/Sloane Ave continues
• Stop construction east of the Bermondsey Rd/Sloane Ave intersection continues
• Road reconstruction on the north and south side of Eglinton Avenue East is underway Remaining work for between Jonesville Cres and Victoria Park Ave 2019 • Retaining wall construction is ongoing on Eglinton Ave E at Saddle Ridge Dr and is expected to be complete by the end of 2019
• Reconstruction of the Wilson Brook Culvert is expected to be complete by the end of 2019
• Guideway construction will continue between through mid 2020
• Guideway construction will begin between Jonesville Cres and Victoria Park Ave 2020 • Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Sloane Stop Traffic Configuration
Through 2020 West of Sloane Stop (Credit Union and Swift Drive) Traffic Configuration Through 2020
Traffic movements reflect the permanent future traffic configuration. The westbound left turn movement will be permanently prohibited. Sloane Stop (Sloane Avenue and Bermondsey Drive) Progress Photos
SWIFT/CREDIT UNION INTERSECTION SWIFT/CREDIT UNION GUIDEWAY CONSTRUCTION INTERSECTION OPEN
SWIFT/CREDIT UNION INTERSECTION OPEN Traction Power Substations (TPSS) 9 and 10
A TPSS is a steel building similar in size to a shipping container. It will provide electrical power to the LRT via the overheard catenary system used to power the trains. A TPSS converts electricity from the local power source to the levels needed by the vehicles
TPSS 10 NORTH WEST TPSS 9 SOUTH SIDE OF CORNER OF EGLINTON AND EGLINTON, WEST OF CREDIT VICTORIA PARK UNION
TPSS 9 WATERPROOFING TPSS 10 BACKFILL Science Centre Station Don Mills Road
Brentcliffe Portal Science Centre Station Renderings
AERIAL VIEW MAIN ENTRANCE
WEST PORTAL LOBBY BUS TERMINAL Science Centre Station – What to Expect
Year What to Expect • Rail installation began October 2019 and will continue through 2020 Station Box
• Waterproofing and backfill is ongoing
• Rebar installation will be complete by end of 202 • Interior works began in October 2019 Remaining work Main Entrance/Pedestrian Tunnels/Bus Terminal for 2019 • Structural steel installation at bus terminal is ongoing • Structural steel work is complete at main entrance, glass installation to begin November 2019 Portals • Formwork installation and backfill continues • Interior works will continue at Station Box
2020 • Track work and rail installation will continue through May 2020
• Waterproofing and backfill will continue through spring 2020 Science Centre Station Current Traffic Configuration
Through late October 2019 Science Centre Station Upcoming Traffic Configuration
Late October for one (1) weekend Science Centre Station Upcoming Traffic Configuration
Late October through late 2020 Science Centre Station Progress Photos
WEST PORTAL STATION BOX
MAIN ENTRANCE MAIN ENTRANCE O’Connor Stop to Kennedy Station Victoria Park Ave to Kennedy Road
Brentcliffe Portal O’Connor Stop (Victoria Park Ave) Renderings
SIDEWALK VIEW PLATFORM
AERIAL VIEW O’Connor Stop: What to Expect
Year What to Expect
• Guideway construction at the Victoria Park Ave and Eglinton Ave intersection is expected to be complete by October 25, 2019, sooner than anticipated
2019 • The westbound left turn lane from Eglinton Ave E onto Victoria Park Ave will be permanently removed
• Stop construction continues
• Guideway and stop construction will continue east and west of the intersection
2020 • Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles. O’Connor Stop Current Traffic Configuration
Victoria Park Ave at Eglinton Ave is expected to re-open on October 25, 2019 O’Connor Stop Upcoming Traffic Configuration
October 25, 2019 through 2020
Traffic movements reflect the permanent future traffic configuration. No left turns will be permitted at Victoria Park and Pharmacy Aves. Two left westbound left turns from Eglinton Ave E to Eglinton Square. Pharmacy Stop (Pharmacy Ave) Renderings
SIDEWALK VIEW PLATFORM
AERIAL VIEW Hakimi Lebovic Stop (Hakimi and Lebovic Ave) Renderings
SIDEWALK VIEW PLATFORM
AERIAL VIEW Golden Mile Stop (Warden Ave) Renderings
SIDEWALK VIEW PLATFORM
AERIAL VIEW Pharmacy Avenue to Birchmount Road: What to Expect
Year What to Expect • Guideway construction, curb and sidewalk paving is complete at
each intersection
Remaining work • Guideway construction remains underway between Pharmacy Ave for 2019 and Birchmount Rd, including utility relocations, cutting and removal of existing asphalt, excavation, installation of subgrade materials, duct banks installation and track drainage, track slab and stops
• Guideway and stop construction will continue
• Stop construction will begin 2020 • Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Pharmacy Avenue to Birchmount Road Current Traffic Configuration Pharmacy Avenue to Birchmount Road Progress Photos
TRACK SLAB PHARMACY TO HAKIMI LEBOVIC TRACK INSTALLATION AT PHARMACY AVENUE Ionview Stop (Ionview Road): What to Expect
Year What to Expect
• Paving on curbs and sidewalks is underway east of Birchmount Rd
• Guideway construction will begin at Rosemount Dr and Eglinton Ave E in
early November 2019 and will continue for six (6) weeks; lane reductions Remaining work on Rosemount Dr will be in effect for 2019 • Guideway construction includes, utility relocations, cutting and removal of existing asphalt, excavation, installation of subgrade materials, duct banks installation and track drainage, track slab and stops.
• Guideway and stop construction will continue mid-block
• Stop construction will begin 2020
• Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Ionview Stop and Massey Creek Culvert (Rosemount Road)
Year What to Expect
• Massey Creek Culvert reconstruction began late February 2019 and is expected to continue through late November 2019 Remaining work
for 2019 • Guideway construction is underway between Birchmount Rd and Rosemount Dr
• Guideway and stop construction will continue
2020 • Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles Ionview Stop Current Traffic Configuration
Through late October 2019 Massey Creek Culvert (Rosemount Drive) Upcoming Traffic Configuration
Beginning as early as November 1, 2019 Massey Creek Culvert Progress Shots
CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION Ionview Stop Progress Photos
IONVIEW GUIDEWAY
IONVIEW INTERSECTION Traction Power Substations (TPSS) 11 and 12
• Located at Warden Ave and Eglinton Ave E, TPSS 11 will undergo building assembly in late October 2019 • Located near Birchmount Rd and Eglinton Ave E, TPSS 12 was assembled in late August 2019
TPSS 11 TPSS 12 Kennedy Station Renderings
MAIN ENTRANCE PORTAL
AERIAL VIEW BRIDGE Kennedy Station – What to Expect
Year What to Expect Portals • West Portal construction is complete • Dewatering will continue through late October 2019
Main Station Box • Dewatering, support of excavation, excavation and waterproofing activities Remaining work continues for 2019 • Underground mechanical and electrical works continues • SRT underpinning activities continue and are expected to be complete in late 2019
East of GO • Forming and pouring of walls as well as electrical and mechanical work continues
• Main Station Box activities will continue
2020 • GO west platform construction is expected to be complete in early 2020
• Track work and rail installation will continue to May 2020 Kennedy Station Current Traffic Configuration
Through mid-November 2019 Kennedy Station Upcoming Traffic Configuration
Mid-November 2019 through December 2020 Kennedy Station – Progress Photos
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