nfitz
Superstar
Good news ... but I'd have thought the construction of the portal west of their, and the current assembly of the TBMs and preparation for launch was pretty noticeable.
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Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
This week, they have narrowed Eglinton Avenue West at Keele Street to two lanes (one in each direction). No left turns from Eglinton Avenue to Keele Street. The center traffic islands on Eglinton are going bye-bye and concrete Jersey barriers are going up. Expect traffic backups, especially during the rush hours. Must be Spring!
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innsertnamehere
Superstar
And let the disruptions begin.. not to be gone for 4-5 years. all I can say to the locals is; Enjoy!
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
That's on-and-off over the four to five years. Once the beams are in place, they'll work under them with traffic back to near normal. And there will be another disruption when they have to remove the beams and fill in the hole.
junctionist
Senior Member
I say to the locals to endure it and enjoy the rapid transit that will be with you forever. Too many people lose sight of that.
Yup. No pain, no gain. And to the locals there, just think of how much higher your land values will be once that line is operational.
JayBeeGooner
Active Member
That neighbourhood is going to be hit really hard with the disruptions. A lot of people tend to lose sight of that too. Expect lots of stories of businesses going under.
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
Hopefully, the commercial properties have built up enough of a reserve fund to weather the construction storm. If not, they'll be in trouble financially. Might be a good time to do renovations, in the meantime.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Hope we don't see any lawsuits this time around.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
they have had more than enough warning.. 6 years is plenty. if they can't get their act together in that time, they will never be able to. plus you can't simply stop construction of transit because some local businesses might go under.
JoeParez
Transit Enthusiast
This is my thinking as well. I mean, I don't want to sound rude or mean they started work on the excavation shaft in 2011, that's enough proof for residents and business owners that this is for real and I'm not sure if I can feel any sympathy if people cry foul not knowing it was going to be built!
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Update and Station Design Review
From thecrosstown.ca website, at this link:
From thecrosstown.ca website, at this link:
BurlOak
Senior Member
There does not appear to any documents posted yet, but from what I remember, the station was completely grade-separated, including the tail tracks heading westward. Any elevated portion farther west would be part of phase 2. Based on where phase 1 ends, it appears that they can still change their mind to elevated at that time.
Speaking of elevated, I have seen a lot of talk about elevating Eglinton through Scarborough, but no details. I put a few sketches together that shows where stations would go.
Speaking of elevated, I have seen a lot of talk about elevating Eglinton through Scarborough, but no details. I put a few sketches together that shows where stations would go.
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Juan_Lennon416
Senior Member
Any details regarding a redesigned Kennedy Station?
M II A II R II K
Senior Member
So these stations are off the road as well then.