LRT vehicles can carry more passengers and go faster than streetcars or buses.
What's New?
July
04
2018
Update: Traffic & Pedestrian Changes at Leaside Station
In early July, the sidewalk on the north side of Eglinton Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and the Eglinton Avenue entrance to Sunnybrook Plaza will be closed. The closure will be in effect during this stage for approximately seven weeks with a possible extension during the next stage of work.
Pedestrians should use the signalized crossings at Bessborough Drive/Don Lea Drive and on the west side of Bayview Avenue at Eglinton Avenue to get around the closure by using the south side of Eglinton Avenue. Read more »
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July
03
2018
Wet Utility Upgrades along Surface Section of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT: Victoria Park to Eglinton Square
What Work is Taking Place?
As part of construction of the future surface alignment for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, crews will be upgrading and relocating wet utilities along Eglinton Avenue between Victoria Park Avenue and Eglinton Square.
Starting as early as July 3rd and lasting approximately four (4) weeks, crews will install new pipes, and replace manholes and catch basins. This work supports the upgrade of water infrastructure across Eglinton Avenue East for the future Crosstown surface stops. Read more »
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June
29
2018
Update: Facility Services Building Construction at Eglinton Station
What Work is Taking Place?
Beginning July 6th, 2018, work will get underway building the foundation and housing for the Facility Services Building for the TTC Line 1 Subway system (pictured below). Crews will also undertake various activities inside the TTC station. Read more »
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June
29
2018
Wynford Drive Bridge Rehabilitation: North Staircase Relocation
Originally Published: June 29, 2018
Updated: July 5, 2018
Updated: July 6, 2018
What Work is Taking Place?
The Wynford Drive Bridge will be rehabilitated as part of the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Bridge deck replacement and associated works will be performed to accommodate utility upgrades and the new LRT tracks in the center of Eglinton Avenue East. Read more »
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June
28
2018
Upcoming Traffic and Pedestrian Changes at Eglinton West Subway Station (Cedarvale)
Original Posting Date: June 18, 2018
In mid-July 2018, the area around Eglinton West Subway Station (Cedarvale) will see another round of traffic changes. Work zones will move to the north side of Eglinton Avenue. The Allen Road exit ramp will be realigned, pedestrians will no longer be able to access the subway from the north side of Eglinton Avenue and active traffic lanes will shift south. Read more »
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June
28
2018
Cedarvale & Forest Hill Construction Liaison Committee Meeting
The presentation for the construciton liaison committee meeting of Cedarvale and Forest Hill Stations for the month of June 2018 can be viewed here:
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June
28
2018
Allen Road South Closure - July 13-16 - Exit Ramp Re-Alignment
Original Posting Date: June 18, 2018
What Work is Taking Place
Supporting the excavation of the new Eglinton LRT Main Entrance requires the Allen Road South exit ramp to be realigned 20 meters to the west of its current position. Read more »
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June
27
2018
Pharmacy to Kennedy Construction Liaison Committee Meeting
The construction liaison committe meeting of Pharmacy to Kennedy was held on June 26, 2018. You can see the presentation here:
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June
26
2018
June
25
2018
Reissue: Hydro Utility Relocation between Bermondsey and Birchmount for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
What Work is Taking Place?
The Eglinton roadway is changing as work continues to prepare for the construction of the surface section of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT that will run down the centre of Eglinton Avenue East in dedicated transit lanes at street level.
Setting up the construction work zones in the roadway will require changes to how car and truck, bus, and pedestrian traffic flows along Eglinton Avenue East and the associated intersections where future stops will be located. Read more »
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