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Get the latest look ahead for the Crosstown LRT construction, including updates on guideway work, intersection restrictions, Traction Power Substations, and more. Stay informed on the progress of the Kennedy Station improvements as well.
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CROSSTOWN LRT MX/CTS Construction Liaison Committee Meeting September 24th, 2019
O’Connor Stop to Ionview Stop – 2019/20 Look Ahead Victoria Park to Pharmacy Avenue • Guideway work began at Victoria Park intersection on September 15 (new north bound lane added at Eglinton Square intersection). • Pharmacy Stop construction began mid September. Pharmacy Avenue to Warden Avenue • Pharmacy to Hakimi/Lebovic guideway work completed and re-opened. • Warden guideway completed and re-opened. Warden Avenue to Birchmount Road • Guideway work mid-block continues. • Birchmount guideway work completed and re-opened. • Warden Traction Power Sub-Station (TPSS ) 11 work underway since April 17, 2019. Birchmount Road to Ionview Road • Work continues at Massey Creek for culvert reconstruction, Stage 2 began August 30th. • Ionview – guideway will be completed next week. • Traction Power Sub-Station (TPSS) 12 work ongoing, building was assembled August 28th.
Current Intersection RestrictionsIonview and Victoria Park • Victoria ParkStarted September 15th – ongoing for 6 weeks: • No north-south through traffic • Left turn lane restrictions • One north/south crosswalk is maintained • New north bound lane added at Eglinton Square intersection last week • Ionview Guideway • Started August 15th – work to be completed by next week: • No north-south through traffic • Left turn lane restrictions • One north/south crosswalk was reinstated last week • TTC buses are temporarily rerouting to avoid closure
Traction Power Substations (TPSS) TPSS 11: Warden south of Eglinton near Golden Mile Stop • TPSS 12: Eglinton at Birchmount near Birchmount Stop Work continues at TPSS 11 near Warden and Eglinton Avenue East, with wet utility relocation Located near Birchmount and Eglinton Avenue East, TPSS 12 was assembled as of August 27th
Massey Creek Culvert Reconstruction • Massey Creek Culvert reconstruction began in late February 2019 and will be ongoing for approximately nine (9) months. • The creek is located at the signalized intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Rosemount Drive. • Stage 2 began on August 30th • Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts • The north-south crosswalk on the west side of Rosemount Drive and Eglinton Avenue East will be closed. • The north sidewalk in close proximity to 2300 Eglinton Avenue East will be closed during stage 2. • A minimum of one (1) through lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during this work. Stage 2
East At-Grade – Construction Progress Photos Track Slab Pharmacy to Hakimi Lebovic Ionview Guideway
Kennedy Station: 2019/20 Look Ahead Portals Excavation, lagging and tie backs are complete The west portal was completed ahead of schedule. Dewatering operation continues Main Station Box Dewatering activities on going Support of excavation activities continue Underground mechanical and electrical works Waterproofing underway SRT underpinning activities on going with anticipated completion late 2019 Bulk excavation work continues with plans to complete by late 2019 East of GO Excavation, lagging and tie backs are complete Forming and pouring of walls Electrical and mechanical work continues GO west platform slated completion late 2019 or early 2020
Current Staging: Kennedy Station Since November, the south sidewalk along Eglinton Avenue East between Kennedy Road and Midland Avenue was closed in support of excavation and utility relocations. The sidewalk will remain closed until December 2020.
Current and Upcoming Traffic Staging - Kennedy Road and Eglinton Intersection The current traffic configuration was implemented January 26, 2019. This phase is expected to last until early October 2019. Traffic configuration at Kennedy Station as early as early October. This phase is expected to last until the December 2020.
Kennedy Station- Progress Photos Portal Main Entrance East Portal