Concrete Pour at Leaside Station

Concrete Pour at Leaside Station

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

What Work is Taking Place? 

As early as Wednesday May 6, 2020, crews will perform a concrete pour at the main entrance of Leaside Station. The concrete will form one of the permanent structures of the future LRT station. As early as Wednesday May 6, 2020, crews will perform a concrete pour at the main entrance of Leaside Station. 

To perform this work safely and efficiently, the pedestrian walkway on the east side of Bayview Avenue will be closed, while the pour takes place. Once the pour is complete, the walkway will reopen.

To ensure the integrity and continuity of the pour, work will begin as early as 5:00 a.m. and take approximately sixteen (16) hours to complete. During the pour, increased truck traffic can be expected. TDuring the pour, increased truck traffic can be expected. Traffic control personnel and/or a paid duty officer will be present, while this work takes place.   

Hours of Work

• As early as Wednesday May 6, 2020
• The pour will begin as early as 5:00 a.m. and take approximately sixteen (16) hours to complete
• The pour may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

What to Expect

• Expect delays while travelling through the intersection.
• 5+ concrete trucks are expected per hour.
• Site lighting and noise from concrete trucks and pumps.
• Staging of concrete trucks within the secondary entrance site.

Traffic and Pedestrian Details

• All pedestrian and traffic routes are expected to remain the same. 
• The pedestrian walkway on the east side of Bayview Avenue will be closed, while the pour takes place.

Transit Information

• Access to TTC will be maintained at all times.
• Visit www.ttc.ca for more information

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 a.m. and 3 p.m.