OCS Cable Works on Eglinton Ave between Leslie Street and Don Mills Road and Hakimi and Warden Avenue September 16-17, 2020

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September 16, 2020

What Work is Taking Place?

Crews will be performing adjustments to the OCS (Overhead Catenary System) cables along Eglinton Avenue East between Leslie St and Don Mills Road and between Hakimi and Warden Avenue. Overhead catenary is the system installed overtop of the rails of a light rail system, to provide operational power to the LRVs (Light Rail Vehicles). Adjustments will take place overnight September 16 and 17, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

What to Expect

Cables will be adjusted overhead using a high rail vehicle. All work will be performed within the existing guideway work zone, there will be no changes to the existing traffic configuration.

HOURS OF WORK

  • Installation will take place September 16-17, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC DETAILS

  • There will be no changes to the existing traffic configuration in these areas.

PEDESTRIAN AND TTC DETAILS

  • There will be no changes to existing pedestrian routes or TTC stop locations for these activities. 

OTHER IMFORMATION

  • Minimal noise from construction vehicles and crews at the work zone. 
  • Site lighting may be required.

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