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crs1026 said:
^Not too proud to ask... is that puddle on the previously poured roof of the tunnel? Or, is it the floor of the tunnel, and the roof has yet to be poured?

- Paul
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looks like roof of tunnel... dont see any tunnel in the background and it looks too high in elevation to be the floor.
SMEs please confirm or deny
 
Here's Part 2 of 3 taken at Chaplin station on July 14, 2021:

East Median:

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Southwest Corner:

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Spoke to 2 construction workers on the Eglinton LRT during their break (I hope it really was their break lol).... They indicated the project is substantially delayed and do not expect it opening until the end of 2023 at the earliest. Another interesting tidbit was the further delay announcement won't likely come until following the election next June.

I guess we are in a wait and see mode. I am just glad we are discussing the end date of the project. They also mentioned the area around Don Mills will remain in construction mode until early 2030s. The landscaping work for the LRT will take them some time and then the start of the Ontario Line Construction around 2024-5 ish. Going to be one hell of an area once the construction is finally completed in the early 2030s.
 
toronto647 said:
Spoke to 2 construction workers on the Eglinton LRT during their break (I hope it really was their break lol).... They indicated the project is substantially delayed and do not expect it opening until the end of 2023 at the earliest. Another interesting tidbit was the further delay announcement won't likely come until following the election next June.

I guess we are in a wait and see mode. I am just glad we are discussing the end date of the project. They also mentioned the area around Don Mills will remain in construction mode until early 2030s. The landscaping work for the LRT will take them some time and then the start of the Ontario Line Construction around 2024-5 ish. Going to be one hell of an area once the construction is finally completed in the early 2030s.
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Perhaps 2023 for the entire project to be completed including landscaping and the minor stuff. I still expect them to have substantial completion end of 2022.
 
toronto647 said:
Spoke to 2 construction workers on the Eglinton LRT during their break (I hope it really was their break lol).... They indicated the project is substantially delayed and do not expect it opening until the end of 2023 at the earliest. Another interesting tidbit was the further delay announcement won't likely come until following the election next June.

I guess we are in a wait and see mode. I am just glad we are discussing the end date of the project. They also mentioned the area around Don Mills will remain in construction mode until early 2030s. The landscaping work for the LRT will take them some time and then the start of the Ontario Line Construction around 2024-5 ish. Going to be one hell of an area once the construction is finally completed in the early 2030s.
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Rule number one: Always take whatever the construction workers say with a grain of salt.

They have no idea when announcements will be made nor do they have any inkling of construction delays above and beyond what their particular job site is experiencing.

While I expect it to be delayed, I will wait for word from Metrolinx before subscribing to worksite gossip from people who are not in the know.
 
Richard White said:
Rule number one: Always take whatever the construction workers say with a grain of salt.

They have no idea when announcements will be made nor do they have any inkling of construction delays above and beyond what their particular job site is experiencing.

While I expect it to be delayed, I will wait for word from Metrolinx before subscribing to worksite gossip from people who are not in the know.
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Yes, that was very likely just gossip, I've worked in construction, the trade workers on the site won't know anything.
 
Ross W said:
Thanks JU For getting “The rest of the Story” about no train testing.
. About the rubber. Is this the rubber placed underneath the tracks themselves to cushion them for less noise and a smooth ride? I saw it being placed all the way from Ionview to Vic Park and wherever tracks were being laid.
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For ION in Kitchener the electrification document (Schedule 15-2 Article 6, section 6.1.d) stated "The mainline tracks will be electrically isolated from ground and connected to the negative bus at the TPSS", presumably as part of the stray current mitigation plan. The rubber booting is likely a part of that (you want the return current to stay in the rails, not take additional paths through damp concrete, soil, bystanders, pets, etc.), and I'd imagine it would be the same for the Eglinton Crosstown.

Edit to add: Contrary to popular wisdom, electricity takes neither the shortest nor the lowest resistance path. It takes all paths in proportion to their individual resistance, as together in parallel they provide the lowest resistance path of all.
 
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Ive noticed that the pole lamps in the eastern portal of the Science Center station has been on 24/7 since they were installed at the beginning of the year. Did they forget to program it to turn off during the day? Wired it to the wrong circuit?
 
Eglinton Ave between Weston Rd and Black Creek Dr in the process of being rebuilt with the north side bring done first. Most of the sidewalk and curb is in place with a large barrier wall in front of the Weston main entrance.

Sidewalk on the south side being rebuilt from the NO Frill driveway to Black Creek as well part of the driveway. By the look, there will be traffic lights install at the NO Frill driveway as you can see cable locations in the current medium.

Curb pour for right hand turning at Weston Rd.

Looks like Eglinton will be reduce as the curb on the north side are a fair distance from the sidewalk.

Work in process for the plaza at the main Weston Rd entrance to Weston Rd.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT​

Construction Notice
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Nightly Westbound Lane Closures on Eglinton Ave W - Weston Road & Black Creek Drive​

Monday, July 26, - Friday August 13, 2021​

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As early as July 26, the westbound lane of Eglinton Avenue W between Black Creek Dr and Weston Rd will be closed on weekday evenings to install the fire hydrants and facilitate wet utility connections work. Closures will be in place between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am, for approximately three (3) weeks. Westbound vehicles will be detoured south on Black Creek Dr.

What to Expect​

Crews will be performing wet utility connections work on Eglinton Ave W., from July 26 - August 13, 2021.
The westbound lane of Eglinton Avenue W between Black Creek Dr and Weston Rd will be closed between8:00 pm and 6:00 am, Monday – Friday to facilitate this work. Westbound vehicles will be detoured south on Black Creek Dr. Noise from construction equipment and activities can be expected


Hours of Work​

  • Work will take place Monday – Friday, July 26 - August 13, 2021.
  • Work will take place between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am
  • Work may be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances
  • The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours but may do so at its discretion
  • This work may take longer or shorter than expected

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Traffic Details​

  • Advanced notification signs will be installed on Eglinton Ave W and Black Creek Dr.
  • The westbound lane of Eglinton Avenue W between Black Creek Dr and Weston Rd will be closed nightly from July 26 - August 13, 2021.
  • Closures will be in place Monday – Friday.
  • Westbound vehicles will be detoured south on Black Creek Dr.

Pedestrians Details​

  • No pedestrian impacts are associated with this work​


Transit Information​

  • The westbound TTC bus stops on Eglinton Ave W will be temporarily relocated to the south side of Eglinton Ave W at Black Creek Dr, and the west side of Weston Rd between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am on the specified dates [TTC route 32 / 332 WB]
  • The southbound bound TTC bus stop on Black Creek Dr will be temporarily relocated to the south side of Eglinton Ave W between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am on the specified dates [TTC routes 71 SB & 171]
  • The southbound TTC bus stop on Weston Rd will be temporarily relocated to the north side of Lambton Ave between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am on the specified dates [TTC route 71 SB]
  • The northbound TTC bus stop on Weston Rd will be temporarily relocated to the south side of Eglinton Ave W between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am on the specified dates [TTC route 171]
  • Please review the TTC detour maps below
 
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