Leaside laird clc - november 9, 2020

1. November 9, 2020
Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Leaside-Laird CLC

2. Leaside Station

3. LEASIDE STATION UPDATE
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Activity Location Approx. Date & Duration
Final lining and permanent works
Waterproofing, rebar, steel, conduit installations,
formwork, and concrete pours
Underneath Eglinton Avenue within the Station Box Underway through to early 2021
Main Entrance Construction
Waterproofing, rebar, steel, conduit installations,
formwork, and concrete pours
South east corner of Bayview Ave and Eglinton Ave Underway through to early 2021
Secondary Entrance Construction
Waterproofing, rebar, steel, conduit installations,
formwork, and concrete pours
North west corner of Bayview Ave and Eglinton Ave Underway through to early 2021

4. LEASIDE STATION LOOK-AHEAD
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Year What to Expect
2020
• Extended construction hours will continue through 2020.
• Periodic lane closures may be required to facilitate deliveries, dewatering and concrete
works.
• Permanent works are underway at the station box and entrances, and will continue into
early 2021, including waterproofing, formwork, rebar installation and concrete works
• Construction of the entrances will progress upwards from the station to street level.
• Architectural works, including tile installations, masonry work, and glazing, is expected to
begin at the Main Entrance in approximately one (1) month.

5. CURRENT TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION
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Through early 2021

6. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS
6CENTRAL WEST WORKS MONTHLY MEETING
CONCOURSE LEVEL –
STATION BOX

7. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS
7CENTRAL WEST WORKS MONTHLY MEETING
MAIN ENTRANCE
OVERVIEW

8. Laird Station

9. LAIRD STATION UPDATE
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Activity Location Approx. Date & Duration
• Installation of cable trays, conduits,
drainpipes, fire dampers, sheet metal
and drainpipes.
• Shaft build back: North street level slab
formwork installation. Conduit and rebar
installation for south street slabs.
Main Entrance Ongoing through to late 2020
• Shaft build back: Rebar installation on
north concourse wall and formwork at
arch.
Secondary Entrance
Ongoing through to late 2020
• OCS signage installation on east side,
conduit rebar installation on east
emergency walkways.
• Waterproofing of grouting, OCS support
installation.
Tunnels
Ongoing through to late 2020

10. CURRENT TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION
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Through to late 2020

11. LAIRD STATION
EXTENDED HOURS
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• As early as September 14, 2020, construction activities at the both entrance shafts and tunnels will take place between the hours of 6:00
a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, through to the end of the year.
• Work may occasionally take place on Sundays as required.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Occasional overnight noise from construction equipment including trucks, machinery and crews may occur at the Main and Secondary
entrances for concrete works.
• Work within the tunnels is not expected to impact nearby residents as these activities will take place below grade.
• Site lighting is required and will be positioned away from residential properties.
• Crews will endeavor to schedule noisier activities during the day where possible.
• Site-based mitigation measures will be implemented.

12. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS
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SECONDARY ENTRANCE
NORTH CONCOURSE WALL
REBAR INSTALLATION
MAIN ENTRANCE
FALSEWORK INSTALLATION

13. Section One At-Grade:
Brentcliffe Portal to Sunnybrook Park Stop

14. SECTION ONE AT-GRADE UPDATE
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Activity Location
Approx. Date &
Duration
Boulevard works, final
curbs and sidewalks.
West of Brentcliffe
Road – South Side
September 30, 2020 to
Mid-November
Work is currently on hold
Retaining Wall (East of
Brentcliffe Road)
Early August – December
2020
Multi-use path
construction: backfill
and compaction
ongoing.
Serena Gundy Park –
West of Leslie St.
Mid-July – December
2020
Construction of duct
bank under bridge
West Don River Bridge October 5 for six weeks
Pedestrian staircase
installation
Eglinton and Leslie St. –
South side
October 30 for four
weeks
Bridge Rehabilitation
CP Bridge, east of
Leslie St.
August 24 for 13 weeks
CP BRIDGE REHABILITATION

15. BRENTCLIFFE PORTAL TO LESLIE STREET
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September 30, 2020 through to mid-November
• The pedestrian sidewalk will remain on the south
side of Eglington Avenue East only.
• The traffic configuration will accommodate road
works on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East
west of Brencliffe Road and in the centre of Eglinton
Avenue, east of Brentcliffe Road.
• Construction activities include:
• Concrete removals
• Construction of new sidewalk and curbs
• Installation of new pavers
• Installation of new traffic lighting elements
• Asphalt and final paving

16. RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION
NORTH SIDE OF EGLINTON
EAST OF BRENTCLIFFE ROAD
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• This retaining wall is required to hold and stabilize the
embankment created from the newly widened road.
• Construction commenced early August 2020.
• Due to an unplanned movement of earth at the retaining
wall construction site, construction has been paused.
• CTS has followed all recommendations from the design
and engineering teams to stabilize the area.
• The area has been backfilled to further stabilize the
embankment and tarped to prevent soil erosion.
• Plans are being reviewed for the continued construction of
the retaining wall.
• Final landscaping and restoration plans are in review with
Metrolinx and the City of Toronto.

17. DUCT BANK INSTALLATION
WEST DON RIVER BRIDGE
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• Crews will be installing duct banks under the
bridge using a manlift and an excavator to lift
the materials into place.
• An alternating lane closure under the West
Don River Bridge will be in place to facilitate
bridge works.
• Access to the E.T Seaton Park parking lot,
south of Eglinton Avenue East will be
maintained
• There will be no changes to the current traffic
configuration on Eglinton Avenue East.
October 5, 2020 for six weeks

18. RAMP CONSTRUCTION, WEST OF LESLIE STREET
MULTI-USE PATH CONNECTING EGLINTON AVE E TO SERENA GUNDY PARK
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• Construction activities for path construction include: Excavation, backfill and installation of topsoil
• Landscaping will take place in 2021 as part of the final restoration plan.
Mid-July 2020 through to December 2020

19. PARKING LOT CLOSURE FOR NEW PEDESTRIAN STAIRCASE INSTALLATION
EGLINTON AVENUE EAST AT LESLIE STREET – SOUTH SIDE
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• Crews will be installing structural steel to form the new pedestrian staircase. A crane will be installed at the work zone
to lift materials into place.
• To accommodate these activities, a section of the E.T Seton Park north parking lot will be closed. Access for
pedestrian, cyclists and vehicles will be maintained.
• No changes to traffic on Eglinton Avenue East.
October 30, 2020 for four weeks

20. CP BRIDGE REHABILITATION
EAST OF LESLIE STREET
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• A working platform will be set up at the
bridge in advance of the activities.
• Crews will be removing rust, painting,
replacing structural steel elements and
performing concrete repairs.
• Noise can be expected from concrete
chipping and other rehabilitation works.
August 24, 2020 for 13 weeks

21. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS
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SUNNYBROOK PARK STOP
WEST DON RIVER BRIDGE DUCT BANK
INSTALLATION