Update: Extended Construction Hours for Deep Excavation at Eglinton Station

Original Post; June 29, 2020

Updated on September 3, 2020

What Work is Taking Place?

Since late 2018, crews have been working extended construction hours to complete deep excavation of the future Eglinton Station.  In spring 2020, underpinning of TTC’s Eglinton Station box was completed.  The TTC box is now fully supported and deep excavation continues safely underneath.

Deep excavation beneath the TTC station box will continue to take place on a 24 hour basis, Monday through Friday.  This includes excavation of soil and application of shotcrete (sprayed reinforcing concrete) approximately 15 metres below surface level. Surface activities, such as hauling of excavated soil will take place between 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

Extended construction hours are expected to continue through 2020.  Periodic updates will be issued as construction progresses.

Hours of Work

• Deep excavation will take place on a 24-hour basis Monday - Friday

• Crews may not always work these hours, but may do so at their own discretion

Work Area Map

What to Expect

• This work will take place approximately 15 metres below ground – minimal noise is expected

• Site lighting is required

• All property access will be maintained

Traffic and Pedestrian Details

• No change to the existing traffic and pedestrian configuration at Yonge St and Eglinton Ave and at Yonge St and Berwick Ave is required for this work

Travelling Smart during Construction

Travel delays are expected with the Crosstown construction. Please allow extra time for your journey. Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Crosstown construction. When possible, please travel during the off-peak period between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Stay Informed

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

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