Wynford Drive Bridge Rehabilitation: North Staircase Relocation

 
juin 29, 2018

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. 

Preparatory work for the bridge rehabilitation includes the relocation of the pedestrian staircase on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East up to three (3) metres north of its current location. The stairs will be closed during the relocation.

In order to conduct the work safely, two sidewalks will be closed for the duration of the work on the north side of the bridge (details below). Pedestrians can use the south staircase on Wynford Drive to access Eglinton Avenue East during the relocation. The westbound bus stop at Wynford Drive will be closed for one day.

Work is scheduled to begin as early as July 6, 2018 and will take approximately one day to complete. Temporary stairs will be in place for the duration of the bridge works on the north side, approximately three (3) months.

Hours of Work

  • Stair relocation on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East is expected to begin as early as July 6, 2018 and take approximately one day to complete.
  • Bridge rehabilitation works will commence upon completion of stair relocation and take approximately three (3) months to complete on the north side. Works on the south side will commence upon completion of works on the north side.
  • Work may occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, seven (7) days a week.
  • The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours, but may do so at its discretion.
  • Updates on works taking place during overnight periods will be communicated separately.
  • Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

What to Expect

  • The north pedestrian staircase from Wynford Drive to Eglinton Avenue East will be moved up to three (3) metres north of its current location. The stairs will remain in this temporary location for the duration of the bridge rehab work on the north side, approximately three (3) months.
  • Pedestrians can use the south staircase on Wynford Drive to access Eglinton Avenue East during the relocation.
  • Property access will be maintained.
  • As always, please take care when travelling near work sites.

Pedestrian Impacts

  • Pedestrian rerouting around work zones is done to protect the safety of pedestrians Flagmen will be present to assist the public. Pedestrians are asked to cross only at signalized intersections.
  • While the north staircase is being relocated pedestrians are advised to cross Eglinton Avenue East at the Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Avenue signalized intersection.
  • Two sidewalks will be closed for the duration of the work on the north side of the bridge to protect the safety of pedestrians:
    • The sidewalk on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East on the Wynford Bridge between DVP and Credit Union; and
    • The sidewalk on the west side of Wynford Drive between North Intersection and South Staircase in the vicinity of the bridge.
  • Detours will be clearly marked with signage to direct pedestrians to the alternate routes.
  • Flagmen will be present to assist the public.

TTC Impacts

  • The westbound bus stop at Wynford Drive on the north side of Eglinton will be closed while the stairs are being relocated.
  • Relocation and re-routing of bus stops is done in consultation with TTC to ensure construction can continue safely while minimizing impact on the community and customers.

Stay Informed

Sign up for e-mail updates at http://www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the aCrosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.

 

For more information, please contact Phil Rodriques at the East Community Office.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to build this important project.

Please support your local businesses during construction.

 

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