OCS Cable Installations on Eglinton Avenue East between Laird Drive and Leslie Street
What Work is Taking Place?
Starting May 25, six (6) Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) will be moved from the Eglinton Maintenance and Storage Facility (EMSF) to the LRT tracks (guideway) at Rosemount Dr. via truck transport. The LRVs will be delivered one at a time, on May 25, 26, 27, 31 and June 1 and 2.
Construction updates for stations and stops including: Brentcliffe Portal, Sunnybrook Park, Science Centre, Aga Khan, Wynford, Sloane and O'Connor.
On May 3, 2021, the overhead catenary system (OCS) between Laird Drive and Kennedy Road will be energized. Once energized the OCS cables are electrified and dangerous if encountered. It is never safe to go near the OCS. Please obey signage and stay away from all overhead cables.
The OCS installed above the LRT tracks and powers the Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs). Power is delivered from traction power substations located along the alignment to the LRVs via the OCS cables. Read more »
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What Work is Taking Place?
As early as November 18, 2020, crews will begin backfilling activities at the south west corner of Eglinton and Laird Drive. Work will take place between the hours of 9:00p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday for a period of two (2) weeks.
What to Expect
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