[smallspy]

I don't see anything wrong with this article. They are reporting the possible implication of a statement in an official document, not hearsay. The key words in the headline are 'hints' and 'could'.

Except that the author has created a link where one doesn't exist. The completion of the surface construction does not equal the completion of the line as a whole.

If the line was ready to open tomorrow, they would do so - regardless of the condition of the streets above.

Conversely, just because the streets will be ready by this summer doesn't necessarily mean that the line will be ready to open this calendar year if there is still much underground work to be done.

Dan

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Except that the author has created a link where one doesn't exist. The completion of the surface construction does not equal the completion of the line as a whole.

If the line was ready to open tomorrow, they would do so - regardless of the condition of the streets above.

Conversely, just because the streets will be ready by this summer doesn't necessarily mean that the line will be ready to open this calendar year if there is still much underground work to be done.

Dan

You do know that they have been running test trains in the tunnels of Line 5 since November of 2021?

 

[crs1026]

^It does sound closer to “We found a problem, we had to engineer and implement a solution, we have done that, and everything looks good so we are backfilling and getting things finished” than “we are working on it”. Hopefully that’s the case.

I truly don’t envy whoever has to make the decision that it’s OK to close up. Whatever “it” was, you don’t want to be wrong and have to start digging all over.….

- Paul

 

[dad pad]

Except that the author has created a link where one doesn't exist. The completion of the surface construction does not equal the completion of the line as a whole.
If the line was ready to open tomorrow, they would do so - regardless of the condition of the streets above.
Conversely, just because the streets will be ready by this summer doesn't necessarily mean that the line will be ready to open this calendar year if there is still much underground work to be done.
Dan

Actually, the reporter contacted Metrolinx for comment and they don't seem to agree with your reasoning. They don't seem to disagree with it either, though

 

[kv1990]

^It does sound closer to “We found a problem, we had to engineer and implement a solution, we have done that, and everything looks good so we are backfilling and getting things finished” than “we are working on it”. Hopefully that’s the case.

I truly don’t envy whoever has to make the decision that it’s OK to close up. Whatever “it” was, you don’t want to be wrong and have to start digging all over.….

- Paul

this is where the lack of transparency from ML is scary ... would feel a lot better if they just came out and explained the cause of the delay and the steps taken to fix it

 

[Steve X]

this is where the lack of transparency from ML is scary ... would feel a lot better if they just came out and explained the cause of the delay and the steps taken to fix it

But the communist and dictatorship at ML doesn’t care.

 

[crs1026]

I think there can be more transparency than there has been, but if there is a legal dispute between Ml and the contractor, or the contractor and a sub, you can be sure that no one will say anything… possibly not even after a settlement is reached.

Or, they truly don’t have a timeline yet, so they havenothing to report.

- Paul

 

[nfitz]

Toronto hints that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT could finally open this summer

The long-overdue Eglinton Crosstown LRT might finally enter service as the TTC's Line 5 this summer, according to a vague hint included in a recent c…

www.blogto.com

Seems to be overstated. How many months of trial running is TTC planning on doing?

I doubt we'll see this until fall (or at least after Labour Day) at the earliest. I wouldn't be shocked about 2024 at this stage.

Perhaps we'll see Line 5 and Line 6 open simultaneously with the closure of Line 3.

 

[Steve X]

Seems to be overstated. How many months of trial running is TTC planning on doing?

I doubt we'll see this until fall (or at least after Labour Day) at the earliest. I wouldn't be shocked about 2024 at this stage.

Perhaps we'll see Line 5 and Line 6 open simultaneously with the closure of Line 3.

It’s sad that it seems more and more likely Line 3 will close first, then line 6 opens and finally line 5 will operate with possibly defects that require slow orders till they can fix some major issues( totally speculating). I mean we did hear about the vehicles having trouble staying on tracks.

 

[nfitz]

Yeah, any hiccups could opening.

I'd hope if there are issues impacting service, that they just keep it closed until they are fixed, and it's properly tested. We don't need a repeat of the Ottawa LRT debacle.

 

[smallspy]

Actually, the reporter contacted Metrolinx for comment and they don't seem to agree with your reasoning. They don't seem to disagree with it either, though

The article doesn't read that way at all. The only thing that the author indicated was that contacts with Metrolinx "...were unable to confirm or deny the suspicion..." which doesn't agree with anything at all, really.

Dan

 

[dad pad]

I am aware, as I was making a joke

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

From link.

Most of the stations have a checkmark (), except for Avenue and Eglinton Stations.

 

[beatle04]

From link.

Most of the stations have a checkmark (), except for Avenue and Eglinton Stations.

Saying Cedarvale is clear is a bit of a stretch

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Saying Cedarvale is clear is a bit of a stretch

As early as Monday, February 13, 2023, for approximately three (3) weeks, so until early March...

From link.

What Work is Taking Place?​

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As early as Monday, February 13, 2023, crews at Cedarvale Station will begin performing traffic signal and street pole installations on Eglinton Avenue West between Winnett Avenue and Flanders Road. To facilitate this work safely, eastbound and westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue East will be periodically reduced to one through lane between Winnett Avenue and Flanders Road. This work is expected to take place on Monday – Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., for approximately three (3) weeks.​

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What to Expect​

Concrete barriers, fencing, and signage will be in place to delineate the work zones. Noise from construction activities can be expected. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times. Expect delays while traveling through the area.​

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HOURS OF WORK​

• As early as Monday, February 13, 2023, for approximately three (3) weeks.
• Work is expected to take place on Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
• This work may be longer or shorter than expected.

TRAFFIC DETAILS ​

• Eastbound and westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue East will be periodically reduced to one through lane between Winnett Avenue and Flanders Road.
• Access to Park Hill Road and Everden Road from Eglinton Avenue West will remain restricted.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS​

• The sidewalk on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West will remain closed between the TTC entrance and Flanders Road.