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- Bayview Avenue
- Bermondsey Road
- Birchmount Road
- Black Creek Drive
- Brentcliffe Road
- Caledonia Road
- Chaplin Crescent
- Don Mills Road
- Donlea Drive/Hanna Road
- Don Valley Parkway (DVP)
- Dufferin Street
- Ferrand Drive
- Ionview Road
- Keele Street
- Kennedy Road
- Laird Drive
- Leslie Street
- Lebovic Avenue
- Little Blvd.
- Mount Pleasant Road
- Oakwood Avenue
- Petman Avenue
- Pharmacy Avenue
- Victoria Park Avenue
- Warden Avenue
- Weston Road
- Wynford Drive
- Yonge Street
Open House Presentation - West
Thank you to all who came out to our Open House to learn more about the Eglinton Crosstown project. For those of you who couldn't make it, please see our presentation:
- Allen Road
- Avenue Road
- Bathurst Street
- Bayview Avenue
- Bermondsey Road
- Birchmount Road
- Black Creek Drive
- Brentcliffe Road
- Caledonia Road
- Chaplin Crescent
- Construction Updates
- Don Mills Road
- Donlea Drive/Hanna Road
- Dufferin Street
- Ferrand Drive
- Ionview Road
- Keele Street
- Kennedy Road
- Laird Drive
- Lebovic Avenue
- Leslie Street
- Little Blvd.
- Mount Pleasant Road
- Oakwood Avenue
- Petman Avenue
- Pharmacy Avenue
- Victoria Park Avenue
- Warden Avenue
- Wynford Drive
- Yonge Street
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Open houses in September
Metrolinx is hosting three open houses in September at various locations along the Eglinton corridor to provide an update on current Crosstown construction.
Join us at one of the following sessions to hear what is happening, why it needs to happen and how it may impact you:
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
7:00 - 9:00 pm Read more »
- Allen Road
- Avenue Road
- Bathurst Street
- Bayview Avenue
- Bermondsey Road
- Birchmount Road
- Black Creek Drive
- Brentcliffe Road
- Caledonia Road
- Chaplin Crescent
- Construction Updates
- Don Mills Road
- Donlea Drive/Hanna Road
- Dufferin Street
- Ferrand Drive
- Ionview Road
- Keele Street
- Kennedy Road
- Laird Drive
- Lebovic Avenue
- Leslie Street
- Little Blvd.
- Mount Pleasant Road
- Oakwood Avenue
- Petman Avenue
- Pharmacy Avenue
- Victoria Park Avenue
- Warden Avenue
- Wynford Drive
- Yonge Street
- News
- Presentation Materials
Allen Road Update - Closure will not be pursued
Construction of extraction and launch shafts along Eglinton Avenue at Allen Road began in February which has resulted in significant congestion along Eglinton. Options to alleviate the situation, including the closure of the Allen Road northbound, have been considered. Read more »
Open Letter to the Residents of Eglinton Avenue and Allen Road Area
Dear Neighbour:
Re: Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety at Allen Road/Eglinton Avenue
The Eglinton Crosstown is a light rail transit (LRT) line that will run across Eglinton Avenue between Mount Dennis (Weston Road) and Kennedy Station. This 19-kilometre corridor will include a 10-kilometre underground portion, between Keele Street and Laird Drive. It will provide a rapid and reliable service that will be up to 60% faster than bus service today, when it is completed in 2020. Read more »
Experience Eglinton Poster Design Contest
Calling local residents, graphic artists and copywriters who have a flair for design, a passion for the written word and a soft spot for Eglinton! Read more »
Notice of Environmental Project Report Addendum: Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit
Rapid and reliable transit is coming to the centre of Toronto. The Crosstown will move Torontonians to work, school and play faster than ever before – reducing travel times and enhancing our economy and our environment. The Crosstown will run along Eglinton, with more than 10 kilometres underground, making transit travel up to 60 per cent faster than today. Read more »
Join Us at the Fairbank Village Multicultural Fest!
Interested in a fun-filled family activity for this weekend? Join us at the Fairbank Village B.I.A. for their annual Multicultural Fest. The B.I.A. Read more »
Metrolinx CEO and Transportation Minister announce start of tunnelling for Eglinton Crosstown
Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig and Transportation Minister Glen Murray announce the start of tunnelling for the Eglinton Crosstown and the winning names of the tunnel boring machines: Dennis and Lea, representing the Mount Dennis and Leaside neighbourhoods; and Don and Humber, representing the rivers. Read more »
Announcing the winning names of the Tunnel Boring Machine Naming Contest...
We’re excited to announce the winning names of the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for The Crosstown! The names were announced today by Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig, Transportation Minister Glen Murray and MPP Laura Albanese. The winning names are Dennis and Lea, representing the Mount Dennis and Leaside neighbourhoods, and Don and Humber, representing the rivers. Read more »
Upper Village BIA Spring Fest
Our community liaison staff had a great day participating in the Upper Village BIA Springfest on Saturday May 25th. The team received lots of great questions from members of the community about the project and upcoming work taking place in the neighbourhood. Look for us at events all across Eglinton throughout the summer. Read more »