Eglinton Crosstown West Extension - Extraction Shaft and Portal
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- The extraction shaft is where the boring machines are dismantled and removed from the ground after completing the tunnel.
- The portal is where the tracks transition from underground to the elevated guideway.
- The area contains several public and private utilities including water, storm, sanitary, gas, telecommunications, and hydro that will be protected.
- Work is expected to start as part of the road reconstruction in Spring 2022.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT portal near Eglinton Ave. West and Black Creek Dr.
Watch a video of the Crosstown LRT TBM Removal
Realignment of Eglinton Avenue West at Scarlett Road
- To make room for the extraction shaft and portal, Eglinton will be permanently realigned 10 metres south (33 feet) between Scarlett Rd. and the pedestrian bridge.
- Construction begins in spring 2022 and is expected to be complete by early 2025.
- When guideway construction begins in approximately 2025, the secondary access driveway on the north side will close permanently.
- Detailed traffic impact analysis and mitigation options is underway with the City of Toronto. More information will be available at a future engagement.
Road realignment work is expected to begin in the fall of 2022. A traffic management plan will be provided ahead of time for public feedback.