What phase of work is starting in the vicinity of Sutherland Drive?
Station headwalls create the frame for future underground stations, and are required to be in place prior to the arrival of tunnel boring machines at each of the station locations along the Eglinton Crosstown route. Construction of the headwalls requires a grout plant to be established nearby to pump a form of concrete, otherwise known as “grout”, to the station headwall location.
What: Crews will be constructing the west headwall for the future Laird Station in advance of tunnel construction. Headwalls are underground support walls located at the east and west ends of the station location.
When: The setup of the grout plant is expected to start in early September 2014, followed by the construction of the south headwall. Utility work, including hydro and telecommunications may also be required. Work will take place in two stages. Each stage is expected to last approximately two to three months. Some work may be rescheduled or adjusted due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Where: First and Second Stages – Sutherland Drive. In order to minimize road occupancy on Eglinton Avenue East, the jet grout plant will be located on the roadway at the northeast corner of Sutherland Drive and Eglinton Avenue East. A fence will enclose the site to separate the site from the public roadway. The grout plant is expected to be at this location for the duration of both stage one and stage two of headwall construction for approximately four to six months.
First Stage - South Headwall Construction
During the first stage of construction, a work zone will be set-up on the southeast side of Eglinton Avenue East and Sutherland Drive.
Second Stage - North Headwall Construction
During the second stage of construction, a work zone will be set-up on the northeast side of Eglinton Avenue East and Sutherland Drive.
All work zones will be separated from the right-of-way with traffic cones and concrete barriers with fencing.
Changing Traffic Patterns
On-street parking will be restricted along the north and south of Eglinton Avenue East in this construction zone. Bus lanes will be accommodated where possible. Please take care when travelling near construction areas. A paid-duty-officer will be on site for the duration of construction.
Traffic delays are expected during construction. Please take care when travelling near construction areas.
Pedestrian Information
During all phases of construction, the sidewalk at the northeast side of Sutherland Drive and Eglinton Avenue East will remain open. Pedestrians will be separated from construction with a chain link fence.
First Stage - South Headwall Construction
Second Stage - North Headwall Construction
In some cases, some sidewalks may require temporary closure for the safety of pedestrians. Please follow signs directing pedestrians and take care when travelling near construction areas.
Transit Information
For the safety of transit riders, both eastbound and westbound TTC bus stops in the affected area will be relocated. Watch for posted signs and future information indicating the new locations.
Waste Collection
Solid Waste Management Services will continue to pick up your waste during construction of the Crosstown. Recycling and garbage collection schedules along Eglinton Avenue will not change during the construction period. Please continue to abide by their guidelines for your garbage disposal and follow your normal routine. Please label your bins with your address and place them as close to the usual location as possible before 7:00 a.m. or the night before the scheduled collection day. If necessary, during construction, your bins may be temporarily moved by the contractor.
Noise & Vibration
Noise and vibration associated with construction can be expected with this work. Monitoring equipment is in place to monitor noise and vibration levels and ensure that they are within acceptable legal limits.
Work Hours
Most of the work will be carried out between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week. In certain situations, some late night and/or early morning works may be required to complete the work and keep construction moving. The contractor will not always be working during the extended hours, but may do so at its discretion.
The Crosstown Community Office
We understand that construction can be disruptive, and we will do our best to keep you informed. If you would like more information about this work or any other aspect of the Eglinton Crosstown project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you for your continued patience as we work to build rapid transit.
Businesses remain open on Sutherland Drive and Eglinton Avenue East. Please support your local businesses during construction.
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