June 16 – June 17, 2021
Thank you for your interest in the Spring 2021 East Virtual Open House on May12, 2021. Please see the presentation below:
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 »
Original Post: April 23, 2021
Updated: April 28, 2021
Overnight OCS Cable Installations on Eglinton Avenue East between Don Mills Road and Sloane Avenue
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What Work is Taking Place?
Crews will begin installing duct banks under the West Don River Bridge as early as October 5, 2020. To perform this work safely, an alternating lane closure under the bridge will be in place for approximately six (6) weeks. Access to the E.T Seaton Park parking lot, south of Eglinton Avenue East will be maintained. There will be no impacts to traffic on Eglinton Avenue East.
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