Removal of Traffic Signals and Installation of Temporary Traffic Lights and CCTV for Science Centre Station

What work is Taking Place? 

• Pending a City of Toronto permit, work will commence to remove traffic signals at the Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East intersection.
• Temporary traffic lights and Closed Circuit Television Cameras  (CCTVs) will be installed at all four corners of the intersection to accommodate construction staging for the future Science Centre Station. 
• The CCTVs link to the City of Toronto’s Road Restrictions Map providing road restriction information in real-time.
• Work will start as early as July 15, 2016 and will continue for approximatley one month. 

Timing

• Work will be conducted between the hours of approximately 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Work could be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

What to Expect

• Nearby residents and businesses can expect to hear noise related to saw cutting, jack hammering, trucks, and other construction equipment related to this work.

Traffic Details

• Intermittent lane closures on Eglinton Avenue East and on Don Mills Road will be required. 
• Paid duty officer(s) will be present to assist with traffic management and pedestrian safety. 

Pedestrian Details

• Intermittent crosswalk closures will be required for this work. No more than one crosswalk will be closed at a time. Signage will be provided to inform pedestrians of each crosswalk closure. 
• Crosswalk(s) may be shifted to accommodate pedestrian traffic but will remain open.  
• Pedestrian and property access will be maintained.
• As always, please take care when travelling near construction areas.

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