Lakeshore East - 416
Lakeshore East West Project (Pape Avenue to Kennedy Road)
The Lakeshore East rail corridor is undergoing preparatory work between Pape Avenue and Kennedy Road. This is divided into three projects:
- Package C - Pape Avenue to Woodbine Avenue
- Package B - Woodbine Avenue to Wolcott Avenue (East of Warden Avenue). Package B also includes the widening of the Woodbine Avenue, Warden Avenue, and Danforth Avenue Bridges
- Package A - Wolcott Avenue to Kennedy Road
In advance of construction, notices were mailed to residences within 500 meters of the job site. These notices are also posted online. Given the large project area, construction is not necessarily taking place across all sections simultaneously. Due to the nature of the construction taking place in an active rail corridor, the timelines are subject to change.
While there may be some variations in design and methods for construction across this section, the work generally follows the same construction stages:
- Vegetation removal
- Grading and excavation
- Drilling for retaining wall H shaped beams (some sections use T-shaped panels manufactured off-site, which do not require drilling)
- Installation of the retaining wall 'lagging' (which are inserted between the H beams to hold the earth)
- Electrical work and restoration
Much of this work has to happen at night when trains are not running, but Metrolinx explores opportunities to schedule work during the day where possible.
The bridge work requires the widening of the centre piers and abutments, to accommodate an additional track.
This work is to support GO Expansion, which will deliver more service and electrify the rail corridor.
Below you will find the work schedule, according to the contractors' three-week work plan submissions. Non-intrusive, technical work is not included. Work mentioned is on the north side of the corridor unless otherwise indicated. Please note that some work may be delayed or accelerated, and cannot be accounted for below.
Package A - Wolcott Avenue to Kennedy Road
No work with significant impact is currently scheduled in Package A limits.
Package B - Wolcott Avenue to Woodbine Avenue
Victoria Park Avenue to Main Street (South) - Daytime panel installation will continue throughout August.
Main Street to Woodbine Avenue - This week saw the completion of the drill pad construction. Late next week, concrete barriers will be installed to allow for work to take place during the day. On the week of August 15, piling (drilling) will begin for the retaining wall during the day.
Warden and Danforth Bridges - The bridge centre column work is largely completed. Centre traffic lanes will be re-opened and work on widening the abutments will commence later in the summer.
Package C - Woodbine Avenue to Pape Avenue
Woodbine Avenue to Coxwell Avenue - On the week of August 8, monitoring points will be installed for settlement, which is required for culvert work to begin. Culvert work is expected to begin in October.
Coxwell Avenue to Greenwood Avenue - Next week (August 8), the installation of jersey barriers will continue to allow for daytime excavation. Excavation will begin on August 15 during the day.
Greenwood Avenue to Jones Avenue - Daytime piling for retaining wall 7 has commenced and continues through August. Extra fencing was added at the bottom of the gate as a proactive safety measure, given comments about kids playing on the roadway.
Night Work: Utility Relocations between Pape Avenue and Kennedy Road
To support GO Expansion and the addition of the fourth track for faster, more convenient service, Metrolinx needs to relocate underground utilities within the corridor between Pape Avenue and Kennedy Road.
Utility relocation work is typically short duration and work schedules are often determined on short notice. As such, specific notice for communities is sometimes not possible.
Eglinton GO Station Parking Lot Parking Lot Impacts
Eglinton GO customers: Since June 2, the next phase of construction at your station has been underway. This will mean approximately 14 parking spots will be converted into a new driving lane at the north end of the south parking lot and the existing driving lane will be used for construction purposes. You can also expect to see a construction crane in the south lot during this time. This work will not change how you access the station.
Please also use extra caution on the north and south platforms, as platforms have been reduced in width during this phase of construction. Please follow the signs and stay clear of the yellow lines. Please use caution when moving around all construction areas. This construction is part of the work to upgrade Eglinton GO Station and make it fully accessible. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your station.
For more information on the Eglinton GO Station project, click here.
Lakeshore East Corridor Vegetation and Tree Clearing
As part of Metrolinx's GO Expansion Program, crews are clearing and removing some trees and vegetation located within the Lakeshore East Corridor between Kennedy Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road. This work will continue for the next few months.
Borehole Drilling Adjacent to the Lakeshore East Corridor
As part of our investigative work for the GO Expansion program, there will be borehole drilling completed at various locations adjacent to the Lakeshore East corridor (locations shown in the figure above). Most boreholes were completed in early June. On Monday, July 18th, Borehole105-22 will be drilled, and then capped for future groundwater sampling. A separate Construction Notice will be shared before the groundwater sampling work begins in August.
Rouge River Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The Rouge River bridge work is in its final stages! The bridge painting work is now complete, along with structural steel repairs on the main truss span. In the coming weeks, crews will be removing scaffolding and progressively demobilizing from the site, followed by restoration work in the area.
Stouffville Corridor - 416
Agincourt GO Station Pop Ups
As pandemic restraints further relax, the Toronto East Community Team will be popping by GO stations in the region to greet our passengers, but to also listen to their thoughts on our construction as we continue to build a better, faster and more reliable GO Transit rail network. On Wednesday, July 27 staff were at Agincourt GO Station during the morning rush. As these pop up visits continue into the fall, we thank you for your continued patience, understanding and engagement in our work. Hope to see you soon.
Agincourt GO Station Update
Work crews laying sod as the public side at Agincourt GO Station is restored. (Metrolinx photo)
Crews have recently laid sod along the wall at Agincourt GO Station as the public side is being restored. As we move closer to full opening, more photos will be shared in coming weeks. We thank you for your patience, and adherence to all directional signage while we continue working on important infrastructure to serve you better.
Finch-Kennedy SmartTrack/GO Station Update
Crews will be relocating critical telecommunications infrastructure along Finch Avenue East between Kennedy Road and Midland Avenue and the Stouffville Rail Corridor. Civil work is scheduled to start in late August 2022 and will last approximately 3 months, followed by civil work for approximately 6 months. Work will generally occur between 7 a.m. and 5p.m., Monday to Friday.
This infrastructure is integral to the network feeding your area and must be re-routed to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality and reliable service such as telephone, cable, and Internet. Please note, that work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. for more information, click here to view the construction notice.
Milliken GO Station Platform Update
New staircase and floor finishes at Milliken GO Station. (Metrolinx Photo)
Work continues at Milliken GO Station, where a new concrete staircase and floor are being finished. Metrolinx contractors and project team are working diligently to complete this work so that we can provide the necessary infrastructure needed to serve you better. We thank you for your ongoing patience and adherence to the directional signage. More photos will be shared in coming weeks.
Richmond Hill - 416
Richmond Hill Corridor Bridges
Work crews will return to significant work on the Don Valley bridges later this year. Community Relations will resume providing information as substantive work is scheduled. We thank you for your continued patience and understanding of this important and necessary rehabilitation work.
