The Crosstown is a 19-kilometre light rail transit line that will run under and along Eglinton Avenue through the heart of Toronto.
Construction Updates
November
252013
Construction of Emergency Exit Building
Work to shift to north side of Eglinton Avenue West
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Don Mills Road, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today. Read more »
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November
252013
Stage Three: Oakwood Station Headwall Construction for Twin Tunnels
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Don Mills Road, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today. Read more »
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November
252013
Extraction & Launch Shaft Construction
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue including an underground central section and will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.
What work is starting?
What: Installation of piles and deep excavation for the start of the initial building of the launch and extraction shafts. This work is required for the construction of extraction and the launch of the tunnel boring machines at Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road. Read more »
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November
122013
Stage Two: Dufferin Station Utility Relocation and Headwall Construction Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Laird Drive, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.
What we are building
When: Starting as early as the third week of November 2013, crews will occupy the roadway for several months to install station headwalls and relocate utilities. Some work may be rescheduled due to weather. Read more »
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November
082013
Pile Removal Work Resumes on Eglinton Avenue West at Old Park Road
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Laird Drive, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.
What work is starting?
What: Crews have taken down the overhead wire lines and will resume the removal of steel beams or piles in conflict with the Crosstown tunnel route located on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West near Old Park Road. Read more »
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November
082013
Short Term Lane Closures along Eglinton Avenue West for Monitoring Equipment Installation (Update)
Black Creek Drive to Yonge Street: Autumn 2013 – Spring/Summer 2014
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Laird Drive, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.
What work is starting?
What: Crews will be installing ground movement monitoring equipment. Read more »
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November
052013
Temporary Road Restriction for Gas Line Relocation/Connection
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Laird Drive, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.
What work is starting?
What: Crews have been relocating various utilities for the construction of the extraction and launch shafts at Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road. Final gas connections are taking place as the last stage of the relocation works are nearing completion. Read more »
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November
012013
Oakwood Station Headwall Construction for Twin Tunnels Stage 2
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue. It includes an underground central section from Keele Street to Laird Drive, bringing transit service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today. Read more »
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October
182013
Overnight Lane Restrictions on Eglinton Avenue West Road Widening Work near Allen Road
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue including an underground central section and will be up to 60% faster than bus service today. Read more »
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October
082013
Temporary Road Restrictions for Hydro Relocation Work
The Eglinton Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue including an underground central section and will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.
What work is starting?
What: Crews will be relocating various utilities for the construction of the extraction and launch shafts at Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road. Hydro cable pulling and final connection of hydro lines will take place. Read more »
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