Decking Removal at Kennedy Station

WHAT WORK IS TAKING PLACE?

Kennedy Station has advanced to a state to allow the temporary traffic deck to be removed from the roadway. Decking removal on the east side of the intersection will be completed early June 2020. A new traffic configuration (depicted below) will be implemented as early as June 7, 2020 to accommodate decking removal on the west side of the intersection. Work will continue for approximately five (5) weeks. The removal of the decking will improve road surface quality. 

WORK AREA MAP 

HOURS OF WORK 

• Work will begin as early as June 7, 2020 for approximately five (5) weeks.  

• Construction works may occur between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday.  

• The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours but may do so at its discretion. 

• This traffic change and related construction activities may be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.  

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Crews will be removing traffic decking from the intersection using the crane and excavators.  

• Upon removal of the decking, backfill to the underside of utilities will follow, along with utility restoration. 

• Crews will then backfill to final subgrade. 

TRAFFIC IMPACTS 

• North-south traffic will be shifted to the east side of the intersection. 

• The eastbound left turn will be prohibited at the intersection for the duration of the work.

• Eastbound left turns will be maintained at adjacent intersections.  

PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS

• The west north-south crosswalk will be closed and the east crosswalk will be reinstated for the duration of the works.

TRANSIT INFORMATION

• There will be no impacts to existing transit stops or routes. 

• Relocation and re-routing of bus stops and buses is done in consultation with the TTC to ensure construction can continue safely while minimizing impact on the community and customers. 

• Visit www.ttc.ca for more information

TRAVELLING SMART DURING CONSTRUCTION

• Travel delays are expected with construction. Please allow extra time for your journey.

• Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction.

STAY INFORMED

• Sign up for e-mail updates at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the Crosstown traffic app to get real time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor

• Download the free ‘aCrosstown’ traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for Eglinton Avenue.

Disponible en français