Toronto Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

[smallspy]

Umm Eglinton has its station structure up already so it might be done by years end

The steel frame of the main entrance is up, sure.

But they have only barely begun backfilling the excavated areas over the station, starting at the west end. And they are still working on completing the underground corridor connections from the old to the new station.

Dan

 

[robmausser]

Will Eglinton Station eve be done by end of year? From this forum it’s clear part of it is still just a big hole in the ground.

Its not just a big hole anymore. While underpinning was a nightmare, things are moving fast now there.

 

[nfitz]

But they have only barely begun backfilling the excavated areas over the station, starting at the west end. And they are still working on completing the underground corridor connections from the old to the new station.

That sounds like a description of College station!

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Its not just a big hole anymore. While underpinning was a nightmare, things are moving fast now there.

I mean, this picture was from September 13th, 2022.

Took this two days ago overlooking the site south of Eglinton on Yonge. That's the pedestrian tunnel running E-W under Yonge visible on the right - looks like they're about ready to start formwork for its reconstruction.

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[Allandale25]

Statement by Metrolinx:

Statement regarding the Eglinton Crosstown LRT​

Today, Metrolinx President & CEO Phil Verster issued the following statement:
We had expected the Eglinton Crosstown LRT to be fully built, thoroughly tested, and in service this fall in accordance with our project agreement with Crosslinx Transit Solutions, the construction consortium responsible for building the project.
Unfortunately, while progress has been made, Crosslinx Transit Solutions have fallen behind schedule, are unable to finalize construction and testing, and therefore the system will not be operational on this timeline.
We know construction has been difficult for commuters, communities, and businesses along the Eglinton corridor. We are doing everything to hold Crosslinx Transit Solutions accountable and to redouble efforts to meet their commitments and complete the work quickly so we can welcome riders onto a complete, tested, and fully operational Eglinton Crosstown LRT as soon as possible.

(Update: the headline has been fixed but the URL still has the typo)

(Further update: URL corrected so updated the hyperlink above)

 

[innsertnamehere]

Finally, official acknowledgement 2 days after the deadline.

 

[youngblood]

Statement by Metrolinx:



(Update: the headline has been fixed but the URL still has the typo)

ok but when?

 

[generalcanada]

lol typical metrolinx. saying everything and nothing at once.

saying it wont open this year but wont say when it will open

 

[UrbanAffair]

CBC is reporting this is “one year” out. As in, from today. :-(

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/eglinton-crosstown-lrt-behind-schedule-metrolinx-1.6593957

 

[nfitz]

Good grief. When did they notify TTC? I'd think they'd have to pay TTC damages for ramping up earlier than necessary, and not receiving revenue.

It's hard to believe Metrolinx only found out this month. I'm guessing there was a discussion with the government about withholding the news until after the election.

 

[Jonny5]

Imagine telling someone in 2009 that the Crosstown line will open the year after Avatar 2 has its theatrical release.

"Oh, they'll finish construction that soon?"

LOL

 

[generalcanada]

wow a full year? thats way longer than i thought

 

[afransen]

What a gong show.

 

[Coolibop]

Taking bets... What happens first? Srt closure or crosstown opening?

 

[Bureaucromancer]

Taking bets... What happens first? Srt closure or crosstown opening?

I’d think it’s pretty clear the SRT will shutdown first; at this point the interesting betting would be on Finch vs Eglinton