Traffic Light Works at Avenue Station

What is the Crosstown?

The Eglinton Crosstown is a 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue through the heart of Toronto, with an underground central section. The line will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and the new service will be up to 60% faster than the bus service today.  

Traffic Light Works at Avenue Station 

What Work is Taking Place?

Pending City of Toronto approval to prepare for the start of construction at the future Avenue Station, crews will install a temporary traffic signal for pedestrian crossing west of Braemar Avenue. Once shoring begins, the north/south crossing of Eglinton Avenue West at Avenue Road will be closed and the new temporary crossing will facilitate pedestrian movement in the area. Crews will also relocate a traffic light pole at the northwest corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road.

Timing

• Works are expected to begin as early as August 8, 2016 and will take approximately two (2) weeks to complete
• Work is permitted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM
• Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances
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    What to expect

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

• As always, please take care when travelling near work sites.

Traffic & Pedestrian Details

•   A minimum of 1.5 m will be maintained on all pedestrian routes.
•  Alternating short term closures around each corner of intersection during traffic light works.
•   Short term lane closures will occur in the eastbound and westbound curbside lanes on either side of the traffic light installations.
•   A Paid Duty Officer will be present for work near the intersection when necessary

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

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