Overnight Eglinton Avenue East Closure between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. starting as early as June 15

WHAT: On behalf of the City of Toronto, Metrolinx will be reconstructing the surface of Eglinton Avenue East between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street. Between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street, Eglinton Avenue East will be blocked and traffic will be diverted. Paid Duty Officers (PDOs) will be employed to control traffic at each end of the work site.

WHY: This area of Eglinton Avenue East has been identified as needing repair because the condition of the roadway has affected travel eastbound. The City of Toronto has requested that Metrolinx contractors repair this Eglinton Avenue East roadway surface between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street. 

WHEN: The work will start as early as June 15, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This work will take place overnight and is expected to last approximately five nights. Some work may be rescheduled or adjusted due to weather conditions and/or unforeseen circumstances.

WHERE: A work zone will be set-up on both lanes of Eglinton Avenue East between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street - next to the east Eglinton Crosstown launch site. At both ends, the work zone will be separated from the right-of-way with traffic cones. There may be delays associated with this work as you travel through the area.

The hours of work as permitted are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., 7 days a week. Timelines may be adjusted due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Details

In order to perform the work, Eglinton Avenue East will be closed from Brentcliffe Road to Leslie Street. If you normally use this section of Eglinton Avenue East at these times, please plan an alternate route. PDOs will be employed to control traffic at each end of the work site. Further details will be provided on the electronic message boards next to Eglinton Avenue East closer to the date/times of this construction.

Traffic patterns in the area will continue to change and shift during different phases of the work. Traffic delays are expected during construction. Please take care and watch the traffic signs when travelling near construction areas.

Transit Information

For the safety of transit riders, TTC bus routes may be diverted due to this work. Watch for posted signs and information indicating detours. 

Please Contact Us

If you would like more detail about this work or any other aspect of the Eglinton Crosstown project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you for your continued patience as we work to build you world-class rapid transit.

For more details or updated traffic information, please contact us.

Transforming transit across the middle of Toronto will involve significant road works. Construction will be visible along the corridor and on some side streets. There will be short-term local street closures and turning restrictions to allow for the construction to take place. Metrolinx, City of Toronto staff and your elected officials are working closely together to monitor and make adjustments to the local road configurations, work zones and other day to day items such as signage and temporary adjustments.

Please support your local businesses during construction.