Construction updates presented to the CLC for Eglinton Crosstown stations/stops between Brentcliffe Road and Victoria Park Avenue on January 9, 2020.

1. CROSSTOWN LRT
CLC Meeting
Brentcliffe to Victoria Park Stop
January 2020

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Section 1 At-Grade Updates
Brentcliffe Portal to Sunnybrook Park Stop
Brentcliffe Portal
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Extended Construction Hours Continue
• Starting November 11, 2019, crews will work extended hours to accelerate construction (4:30 a.m. –
11:00 p.m.). Construction activities may include, guideway construction, road widening, retaining wall
construction, hydro utility installation and bridge rehabilitation.
• The period between 4:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. will be primarily used to perform less noisy work, such as site
and traffic staging, preparatory works, excavation, concrete pours, deliveries and hauling
What to Expect
• Daily temporary lane closures along Eglinton Ave E and cross streets between theWest Don River
Bridge andVictoria Park Ave will be in effect to facilitate construction and deliveries
• Short-term pedestrian rerouting as well as temporary sidewalk and crosswalk closures may be
required to safely facilitate construction
• Noise from construction activities and equipment, such as removal of asphalt, excavation, trucks and
generators can be expected
• Site lighting can be expected

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Brentcliffe Portal to Leslie Street
December 19 through to Summer 2020
• The new configuration will
accommodate:
• Guideway construction on the
West Don River Bridge and
portal.
• Retaining wall construction
on the north side of Eglinton
Avenue East.
• The pedestrian sidewalk will be
available on the south side of
EglingtonAvenue East only.
• Electrical work will continue at the
Brentcliffe Portal.

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Sunnybrook Park Stop (Leslie Street)
Year What to Expect
2020
• Preparatory work for the new pedestrian staircase on the south side of
Eglinton at Leslie began January 2020. Construction will continue through to
spring 2020.
• Guideway construction will continue east and west of the intersection.
• Stop construction will continue through to spring 2020.
• Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installation of
overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles.
DUCT BANK EXCAVATION AT
WEST DON RIVER BRIDGE
DUCT BANK EXCAVATION AT
WEST DON RIVER BRIDGE

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Science Centre Station
Don Mills Road

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Science Centre Station Current Traffic Configuration
Current through to January 15, 2020

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Science Centre Station Upcoming Traffic Configuration
January 15, 2020 through to late January 2020

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Science Centre Station Upcoming Traffic Configuration
Late January for one weekend

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Science Centre Station Upcoming Traffic Configuration
February 2020 to late 2020
*Note: An additional traffic
stage will be required for
decking removal at the
intersection.This interim
stage will be in place for
approximately 2 months
sometime between March –
August 2020.

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Science Centre Station
Year What to Expect
2020
• Rail installation began October 2019 and will continue through to spring 2020.
• Electrical and mechanical work began November 2019 and will continue through to spring
2020.
• Track work and rail installation will continue through to Spring 2020.
• Waterproofing and backfill will continue through spring 2020.
Station Box
• Backfill of the roof slab is ongoing
• Interior works are ongoing
Main Entrance/PedestrianTunnels/BusTerminal
• Structural steel work and steel decking installation is ongoing at the bus terminal
• Glazing has started at the main entrance
• Structural steel work is complete at main entrance, glass installation will continue in early
2020
Portals
• All rebar and concrete works are complete
• Installation of lighting fixtures is ongoing at the west and east portals

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Science Centre Station Progress Photos
GLASS INSTALLATION AT THE
MAIN ENTRANCE
STRUCTURAL STEEL AT
BUS TERMINAL
FORMWORK INSTALLATION OF
ROOF SLAB AT STATION BOX
FORMWORK INSTALLATION OF STAIRS AT
STATION BOX

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Section 2 At-Grade Updates
Aga Khan Park & Museum Stop
to O’Connor Stop

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Section 2 At-Grade Ongoing Construction Activities
Activities Area & Impacts Date
East Don River Bridge • Conduit installation under the
bridge
• Scaffolding removal under the
bridge
• Guideway construction
Ongoing to late January
2020
Early February 2020
Wynford Bridge • Guideway construction Early February 2020
Wilson Brook Culvert • East wing wall construction
• Backfill of wing wall
• Creek realignment
Complete
Early February 2020
Spring 2020
Retaining Wall at the East
Don River Bridge (north side
Eglinton Ave)
• Final grading Ongoing to mid January
2020
Retaining Wall at Saddle
Ridge Drive (south side
Eglinton Ave)
• Formwork and concrete
• Backfill and cul-de-sac
reconstruction
• New sidewalk
Complete
February 2020
Spring 2020
TPSS 10 • Delivery and installation of
structure
February 7-9, 2020

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Aga Khan Park Stop (Don Valley Parkway)
Year What to Expect
2020
• Stop construction will continue through to February 2020
• Guideway construction east and west of the DonValley Parkway
will continue through to mid 2020.
• Track work will begin including rail installation and the installment
of an overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles
REBAR INSTALLATION AND
TRACK SLAB
REBAR INSTALLATION AND TRACK SLAB

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Aga Khan Park Stop Traffic Configuration
Early November through 2020

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Wynford Stop (Wynford Drive)
Year What to Expect
2020
• Bridge rehabilitation is complete
• Guideway and stop construction will begin February 2020
• Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an
overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles

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Sloane Stop (Sloane Ave and Bermondsey Road)
Year What to Expect
2020
• Guideway construction east and west of the intersection will continue
• Sloane stop construction will continue
• Guideway construction will continue between Jonesville Cres andVictoria
Park Ave
• Reconstruction of theWilson Brook Culvert will continue through to mid-2020
• Road reconstruction on the north of Eglinton Avenue East west of Jonesville
Cres and Wilson Brook Culvert will begin spring 2020
• Track work will begin, including rail installation and the installment of an
overhead catenary system to support light rail vehicles

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Credit Union and Swift Drive Traffic Configuration
Traffic movements reflect the permanent intersection configuration. The westbound left turn
movement will be permanently prohibited. Guideway construction will continue east and west
of the intersection.
Through 2020

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Sloane Stop Traffic Configuration
Mid December 2019 through to spring 2020
 Guideway construction continues east and west of the Sloane/Bermondsey
intersection.
o Concrete barriers may be temporarily removed for construction vehicles entering
and exiting the guideway work zone.
o Temporary lane closures may be required.

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Progress Photos
DELIVERY OF TPSS 9
WILSON BROOK CULVERT
EAST DON RIVER BRIDGE
GUIDEWAY EAST OF
CREDIT UNION DRIVE

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