Utilities Relocation Continues at Fairbank Station

What Work is Taking Place?

In September 2016, crews began relocating the existing telecommunication (Rogers) cables in the vicinity of Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West.  Throughout December and into January 2017, crews will continue to relocate the remaining Rogers’ cables within pre-existing duct banks.  At the same time, crews will break out the existing Bell cables within the roadway and sidewalk, box and relocate them in preparation for station construction.  For the safety of the public and workers, temporary pedestrian and traffic changes will be in effect to accommodate this work.

Timing

• Since September 12, to continue for approximately six (6) more weeks.
• This work will be conducted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
• The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours, but may do so at its discretion.
• In the event that overnight is required, Metrolinx and CTS will notify the public in advance and monitor activities throughout.

What to Expect

• Various work zones will be erected throughout the intersection, both in the roadway and on the sidewalk, for the duration of this work.
• Intermittent and temporary turn restrictions, sidewalk and crosswalk closures may be in effect to accommodate this work.
• Nearby businesses and residents can expect increased noise in the area caused by excavators, bobcats, trucks and other construction equipment, as well as dust from debris removal.
• For safety purposes, metal fencing will be erected around the work zones.

Traffic Details

• Temporary lane closures and turn restrictions will be in effect to accommodate this work.
• As always, please take care when travelling near work sites.

Pedestrian Details

• Pedestrian access will be maintained.
• Temporary pedestrian rerouting, sidewalk and crosswalk closures may be in effect to accommodate this work.

TTC Details

• Three TTC bus stops at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Dufferin Street may be relocated at different stages throughout this work:

1. The TTC bus stop on the southwest corner has been relocated approximately 70 meters to the west.
2. The TTC bus stop on the northwest corner has been relocated approximately 75 meters to the north.
3. The TTC bus stop on the northeast corner will be relocated approximately 170 meters to the west.

• Please look for signage informing passengers of the new temporary stop locations.

Please Contact Us

• For more information about this work, please contact Stas Ukhanov at 416-782-8118 or crosstown@metrolinx.com. 

Thank you for your patience as we work to build this important project.

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