[Tunafish13]

I've also seen about 3 cars try to use this paved section just east of Pharmacy as a place to do a U-turn. There is no dip, it's just a hard curb, and 2 of the times they have to wait on the tracks because there is no space in the car lane. They really need to put barriers or something here.

 

[Undead]

Please give the TTC and Metrolinx a prod about installing a barrier there. It's best to head off this issue proactively, instead of dealing with it when the line's in service.

 

[SashaLemon]

It won’t be immune, but if it’s of so little importance to people why bother spending the money and time rebuilding it. I wonder how much money and time wasted for useless “heritage“ features in Toronto, like the ugly train shed at Union.

We can't even get level boarding at Union....

 

[SaugeenJunction]

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Not sure if this is planned for all stops, but there are 2 monitors (back to back) at the O'Connor stop and it looks like there is wiring for it at the Pharmacy stop as well.

Is this going to be advertising or something actually useful?

Hopefully something useful, the dot matrix screens on the platform are already outdated.

 

[WillTo]

I've also seen about 3 cars try to use this paved section just east of Pharmacy as a place to do a U-turn. There is no dip, it's just a hard curb, and 2 of the times they have to wait on the tracks because there is no space in the car lane. They really need to put barriers or something here.

Why is it paved in the first place?

 

[T3G]

Ground broke on this about 10yrs ago, with a large portion of the line above ground, how on earth has this line taken this long? Ino the pandemic didn't help although one would think that would've helped construction with less ppl on the road.

Have they learned anything in order to make the next projects faster? Finch west is making great progress it seems like

Most of the line is not above ground. There's the problem.

 

[cplchanb]

Why is it paved in the first place?

Yup.... just strange that there are sections where one track has grass and the other direction does not and there doesn't appear to be any reason mechanically or electrically why it's required like that..,. Wouldn't be surprised if it's poor construction management or some dumb design decision

 

[rhys17]

Yup.... just strange that there are sections where one track has grass and the other direction does not and there doesn't appear to be any reason mechanically or electrically why it's required like that..,. Wouldn't be surprised if it's poor construction management or some dumb design decision

It's so that emergency vehicles can do a u-turn. I suppose signage will be installed.

 

[EnviroTO]

I think construction will be done at the end of this year. Looking at how quickly Mount Pleasant went from do main entrance building and no competed road or sidewalks, and a bailey bridge over a trench in the roadway to having 50% of the roads finished with asphalt on concrete bases, almost half the sidewalks done, plus the primary entrance into final fit out (a building which is brick with many details), it seems the backfill in the roadways that remain and more simple glass station entrances could get to completion this year. Not to the point of occupancy permit, but to the point the community isn't bothered by the construction as they are now.

 

[cplchanb]

I think construction will be done at the end of this year. Looking at how quickly Mount Pleasant went from do main entrance building and no competed road or sidewalks, and a bailey bridge over a trench in the roadway to having 50% of the roads finished with asphalt on concrete bases, almost half the sidewalks done, plus the primary entrance into final fit out (a building which is brick with many details), it seems the backfill in the roadways that remain and more simple glass station entrances could get to completion this year. Not to the point of occupancy permit, but to the point the community isn't bothered by the construction as they are now.

doesnt make sense... you have the west bound track full grass and the eastbound for 10m in random spots concrete.... how would U turning work??

 

[innsertnamehere]

I agree that completion isn't likely that far away and that they are really flying with construction now, but there is just no way they meet September 21st, the current official deadline.

I suspect construction will largely wrap up Q1 2023 with handover to Metrolinx then and public opening sometime Q2 2023. Just push everything back by an extra 3 months or so.

 

[cplchanb]

I agree that completion isn't likely that far away and that they are really flying with construction now, but there is just no way they meet September 21st, the current official deadline.

I suspect construction will largely wrap up Q1 2023 with handover to Metrolinx then and public opening sometime Q2 2023. Just push everything back by an extra 3 months or so.

they might be able to meet it if they go all out and have 24/7 shifts... will they do that?? prob not...

 

[Aplus23]

This line is no where completed, I drive up and down Eglinton everyday, keesedale, mount Dennis Kennedy, and possibly the science center are the only stations near completion. All the other underground stations will take months on months before they're even at the level of Kennedy station

 

[drum118]

A sure sign the line will not open this year.

Eglinton Crosstown LRT​ Construction Notice

TTC Line 1 Closures for Eglinton Crosstown LRT Construction Work​ September 10 – September 11, 2022​ What Work Is Taking Place? TTC’s Line 1 subway will be closed between Lawrence and St. Clair stations from Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11, 2022, to facilitate construction activities for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Work will take place on a 24-hour basis from Saturday, July 23 – Sunday, July 24, 2022. Berwick Avenue will remain open while this work takes place. What to Expect Noise from construction activity, including trucks. All work zones at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue will remain in place. Property access will be maintained. HOURS OF WORK • Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11, 2022. • Crews will work 24 hours during the subway closure. • This work may be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN DETAILS • No changes to the current traffic configuration and pedestrian routes are expected, as a result of this work. TRANSIT INFORMATION • TTC Line 1 subway will be closed from Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11, 2022, between Sheppard-Yonge and St. Clair Stations. • Please visit TTC’s website www.ttc.ca, under “Service Advisories” for more information on subway closures and shuttle bus operation.

 

[youngblood]

From the latest construction update, see bold:
HOURS OF WORK
• Concrete pours and material deliveries will continue to take place at Eglinton Station through 2022.
• These activities are expected to occur on a weekly basis between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Crews at Eglinton Station are currently working extended construction hours; extended construction hours will continue through 2022.
• This work may be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Concrete Pours and Material Deliveries at Eglinton Station - Through 2022 | Crosstown

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