Overnight OCS Cable Installations on Eglinton Avenue East between Laird and Kennedy Station - November 29-December 2, 2021

November 26, 2021

Overnight OCS Cable Installations on Eglinton Avenue East between Laird and Kennedy Station

What Work is Taking Place?

Crews will be installing OCS (Overhead Catenary System) cables along Eglinton Avenue East between Laird and Kennedy Station. Overhead catenary is the system installed overtop of the rails of a light rail system, to provide operational power to the LRVs (Light Rail Vehicles). Installation will take place on from Monday, November 29 – Thursday, December 2, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Crews will operate above the track. No significant traffic impacts are expected, while this work takes place.

What to Expect

Cable will be installed overhead using a high rail vehicle. Minimal noise is expected while this work takes place. Site lighting will be required.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday, November 29 - Thursday, December 2, 2021
Work is expected to take place between 8:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
This work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN DETAILS

No changes to the current traffic configurations or pedestrian routes are expected, as a result of this work.
Short-term lane interruptions may be required as vehicles enter and exit the work zones.
Traffic control personnel will be present, while this work takes place.

TRANSIT INFORMATION