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Toronto Crosstown LRT | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

The problem for me is that Metrolinx as this point should be giving a timeline with monthly updates where by the public at large can at least understand what the hold up is. I mean the thing is built. This should be a positive exciting time and with their silence they are creating such a negative outcome. What are they afraid of?, their reputations is already damaged beyond repair. Transparency would go some way to redeem themselves in my view.
 
grammin said:
The problem for me is that Metrolinx as this point should be giving a timeline with monthly updates where by the public at large can at least understand what the hold up is. I mean the thing is built. This should be a positive exciting time and with their silence they are creating such a negative outcome. What are they afraid of?, their reputations is already damaged beyond repair. Transparency would go some way to redeem themselves in my view.
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The finch west system has these no idea why they wouldn’t do it for eglinton
 
smallspy said:
Much of the visual work happening now is for things such as landscaping and signage - stuff that is very visible because it is happening around the stations and portals, and that could have been done once the line was up and running.

The work happening last year - and there was lots of it - was happening underground where it would be much harder to see at a glance.

Dan
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There’s definitely work happening underground at Eglinton that wasn’t happening last year. There’s crews visibly working along the street at the open sections almost everyday and machinery moving in and outs beyond station finishing and signage.
 

Eglinton Crosstown LRT​

Construction Notice
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Utility Reinstatement and Restoration Works on the South Side of Eglinton Avenue East​

As early as Thursday, September 28, 2023​

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What Work is Taking Place?

As early as Thursday, September 28, 2023, crews at Eglinton Station will be performing utility reinstatement and restoration works on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East between 1 Eglinton Avenue East and 35 Eglinton Avenue East. To perform work safely, the sidewalk on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East will be closed between 1 Eglinton Avenue East and 35 Eglinton Avenue East. Pedestrians will be directed to use the north side of the street. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times. This work is expected to take place on Monday - Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. until approximately mid-November 2023. Overnight work may be required to facilitate special activities. Upon completion of this work, short term lane reductions may be required on Eglinton Avenue East to facilitate special activities. Please review the complete notice or visit www.metrolinx.com/eglintoncrosstownlrt for more information.​


What to Expect
Noise from construction activity including concrete breaking and truck staging can be expected. Periodic use of a hydro-vacuum truck will be required to facilitate certain works. Concrete barriers, fencing, and signage will be in place to delineate the work zones. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times on Eglinton Avenue East. Occasional overnight work may be required for special activities. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. Expect delays while traveling through the area.

HOURS OF WORK
• As early as Thursday, September 28, 2023, until approximately mid-November.
• Work is expected to take place on Monday – Saturday between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Overnight work may be required for special activities.
• Work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
• Work may be longer or shorter than expected.

TRAFFIC DETAILS
• No changes to the current traffic configuration are expected as a result of this work.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS
• The sidewalk on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East will be closed between 1 Eglinton Avenue East and 35 Eglinton Avenue East.
• Pedestrians will be directed to use the north side of the street.
• Access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times.

TRANSIT INFORMATION
• Access to TTC will be maintained at all times.
• Please visit www.ttc.ca for more information.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT​

Construction Notice
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Sidewalk Restoration Works on Berwick Avenue at Yonge Street​

As early as Monday, Septmeber 25, 2023​

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What Work is Taking Place?
As early as Monday, September 25, 2023, crews at Eglinton Station will be performing sidewalk restoration works on the south side of Berwick Avenue between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. This work will be carried out in two phases, refer to maps. Work is expected to take place seven days a week between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for approximately one (1) month. Upon completion of this work, short term lane reductions may be required on Eglinton Avenue to facilitate special activities. Please review the complete notice or visit www.metrolinx.com/eglintoncrosstownlrt for more information.

Phase One: The eastbound and westbound lanes on Berwick Avenue will be narrowed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. Access to the Berwick Avenue/Hillsdale Avenue laneway will be restricted at Berwick Avenue. Access to this laneway will be maintained from Hillsdale Avenue. The south sidewalk on Berwick Avenue will be closed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. Pedestrians will be directed to the north side of the street.

Phase Two: The eastbound and westbound lanes on Berwick Avenue will be narrowed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. Access to the Berwick Avenue/Hillsdale Avenue laneway will be reinstated. The south sidewalk on Berwick Avenue will be closed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. Pedestrians will be directed to the north side of the street.

What to Expect
Noise from construction activity including concrete breaking and truck staging can be expected. Periodic use of a hydro-vacuum truck will be required to facilitate certain works. Concrete barriers, fencing, and signage will be in place to delineate the work zones. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. Expect delays while traveling through the area.
HOURS OF WORK
· As early as Monday, September 25, 2023, and ongoing for approximately one (1) month. The duration of each phase is listed below:
o Phase One: One (1) week
o Phase Two: Three (3) weeks
· Work is expected to take place seven days a week between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
· Work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
· Work may be longer or shorter than expected.

TRAFFIC DETAILS
· Phase One: The eastbound and westbound lanes on Berwick Avenue will be narrowed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. Access to the Berwick Avenue/Hillsdale Avenue laneway will be restricted at Berwick Avenue. Access to this laneway will be maintained from Hillsdale Avenue.
· Phase Two: The eastbound and westbound lanes on Berwick Avenue will be narrowed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street. Access to the Berwick Avenue/Hillsdale Avenue laneway will be reinstated.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS
· The south sidewalk on Berwick Avenue will be closed between 29 Berwick Avenue and Yonge Street.
· Pedestrians will be directed to the north side of the street.
 
trtcttc said:
There’s definitely work happening underground at Eglinton that wasn’t happening last year. There’s crews visibly working along the street at the open sections almost everyday and machinery moving in and outs beyond station finishing and signage.
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Oh absolutely. They are finally backfilling all of the excavation around Yonge and Eglinton now.

But last year, they were forming and pouring concrete into those voids. Only once that was done could they get to the backfilling.

But everywhere else on the line, now, they're doing the final touches, not the intensive construction of earlier in the project. Planting trees, installing the final bits of signage and cleaning the stations are not things that you do while you're still doing electrical work, plumbing, tiling, etc.

Dan
 
Does anyone know when the Metrolinx announcement will be?

Good News (i.e. Opening Date or Range of Opening Months) - Either Wednesday or Thursday so they can get a news cycle out of it
Bad News (i.e. no opening date or range but rather we are getting closer to opening) - Friday Afternoon right before the weekend so peoples energy turns to the weekend and the legislature is closed on weekends so no questions till things cool down on Monday.

End of Week means Saturday according to the International Standard Week (ISO 8601) so we should find out by Saturday latest unless Metrolinx again delays their announcement.

"The 7-day week is the international standard week (ISO 8601) used by the majority of the world. Almost all countries in North and South America start their week on Sunday. Countries in Europe and Oceania overwhelmingly start on Monday. The world’s most populated continents are split: roughly half the countries in Africa and Asia are on team Sunday, the other on team Monday."

Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/days/

P.S. the EGLRT Metrolinx site - Project Overview section (youtube video) doesn't work and link is broken. If they can't get this right, how will they get the lrt right.

www.metrolinx.com

Eglinton Crosstown LRT

A midtown connection between east and west Toronto with 25 stations along a dedicated route.
www.metrolinx.com
 
toronto647 said:
Does anyone know when the Metrolinx announcement will be?

Good News (i.e. Opening Date or Range of Opening Months) - Either Wednesday or Thursday so they can get a news cycle out of it
Bad News (i.e. no opening date or range but rather we are getting closer to opening) - Friday Afternoon right before the weekend so peoples energy turns to the weekend and the legislature is closed on weekends so no questions till things cool down on Monday.

End of Week means Saturday according to the International Standard Week (ISO 8601) so we should find out by Saturday latest unless Metrolinx again delays their announcement.

"The 7-day week is the international standard week (ISO 8601) used by the majority of the world. Almost all countries in North and South America start their week on Sunday. Countries in Europe and Oceania overwhelmingly start on Monday. The world’s most populated continents are split: roughly half the countries in Africa and Asia are on team Sunday, the other on team Monday."

Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/days/

P.S. the EGLRT Metrolinx site - Project Overview section (youtube video) doesn't work and link is broken. If they can't get this right, how will they get the lrt right.

www.metrolinx.com

Eglinton Crosstown LRT

A midtown connection between east and west Toronto with 25 stations along a dedicated route.
www.metrolinx.com
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I am sure no one here has any date when this line will open and we well know that date when either ML or the Province decide to tell us that great day.

Set back and wait for that announcement like I am along with other and it will be some time in 2024. It may come as a Christmas present.
 
reinventingthewheel said:
Has anyone tried asking construction crews on site what they know? (not about opening but about what’s in the works)

At this rate, seems like the best bet for new information.
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They likely only know what they are being told or what they are doing. I doubt they have information beyond what is in front of them.
 
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