Scarborough Subway Extension LIVE - May 31, 2021

The new station for Scarborough Centre is directly south of the shopping centre, 500m east of the existing station presenting some challenges for a bridge connection. The city is undergoing a separate study of the area that will review pedestrian connections to and from the station.

As a part of the Line 2 subway extension into Scarborough, new trains will be purchased to enhance the existing fleet. Collaborations between Metrolinx, TTC and the province of Ontario will be ongoing to provide municipalities with services that meet their expectations.

Within all expansion plans, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity.

We’re designing stations along the Scarborough and Yonge North subway extensions so that platform edge doors can be installed in the future.

Metrolinx supports municipalities with transit and will continue to assist the TTC as they’ve decided to shut down the SRT in 2023. The TTC is currently evaluating their options and they plan to present some recommendations to their board in 2022.

Our targeted service date for the Scarborough subway extension to be completed is between 2029 and 2030.

The Scarborough Subway Extension currently has 3 new stations being built as a part of the expansion. Within the design and plan for expansion, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity. At the moment plans for additional stations have not been confirmed or funded by Metrolinx.

Within the design and plan for expansion, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity. There isn't currently a plan for a subway station at Brimley and Eglinton.

We're committed to minimizing and managing all issues including noise, vibration and dust. Metrolinx will communicate directly with residents who will need modifications to their property to accommodate the construction of the subway extension.

Within the design and plan for expansion, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity. Funding has not been confirmed for the subway extension from Don Mills to Sheppard station at the moment.

Thank you for your feedback. The current funding for the Scarborough Extension will not expand subway services to Malvern Town Centre. Within the design, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity.

We have a number of different measures we can put in place to reduce and manage any impacts to our communities including specific limits for construction noise at different times of the day, using water tankers to reduce dust and using construction equipment and methods that minimize noise and vibration.

Homeowners that reside within identified Transit Corridor Lands will be contacted directly by Metrolinx to discuss expropriation if it's necessary. Each case is considered independently, and every effort is made to reach amicable agreements and compensate property owners with fair market value. 

Residents living near Kennedy Commons will have a short commute to either McCowan and Sheppard or McCowan and Progress. These locations will be the closet subway stations being built as part of the line 2 extension.

It's hard to estimate the actual cost to create an extension that connects line 4. For the Scarborough Subway Extension, the anticipated capital cost is approximately $5.5 billion.

Lawrence subway station will be underground located at Lawrence Avenue, west of McCowan Road. Scarborough Centre subway station will also be underground, located east of McCowan Road and north of Bushby Drive. Sheppard station is an underground terminus station located directly east of McCowan Road and north of Sheppard Avenue.

GO Bus and intercity buses must relocate from the existing terminal in Fall 2022. TTC requires the extra space to run additional bus service to accommodate the decommissioning of Line 3 Scarborough, scheduled for 2023. A temporary location for GO Transit is proposed to be in operation between Fall 2022 and 2030.

Metrolinx officially broke ground on the three-stop Scarborough Subway Extension on June 23rd, 2021. The targeted service date for the completion of this project is estimated to be between 2029 and 2030.

The new station for Scarborough Centre is directly south of the shopping centre, 500m east of the existing station presenting some challenges for a bridge connection. The city is undergoing a separate study of the area that will review pedestrian connections to and from the station.

Metrolinx will provide updates in advance of any construction to keep residents in the community informed. Conversations are ongoing with the hospital to minimize property impacts and create efficiencies and cost savings. Minor construction activities may be scheduled during off-peak, weekend or overnight hours.

Businesses within the community may be impacted to complete the line 2 expansion. Metrolinx works with owners and tenants to see how they may be able to continue operating. If operations are impacted, compensation and supports may be provided. Each case is considered independently to ensure the right solutions are in place for each business.

The preferred approach is always to discuss each situation on a case by case basis, directly with owners to reach an amicable solution that resolves the concern to their satisfaction.

Before we start any construction, we must consider the infrastructure that is already in the area. Metrolinx is working closely with utility companies to reduce community impacts and to complete any preparatory works in advance of the tunnel contract award.

We're committed to minimizing and managing all issues including noise and vibration. Metrolinx will communicate directly with residents who will need modifications to their property to accommodate the construction of the subway extension.

We do not anticipate disruption to the properties along Danforth and McCowan with parked equipment or vehicles. Throughout the construction, Metrolinx will continue to work with the community to address any concerns related to the project. 

For any questions or concerns related to the Scarborough Subway Extension, please send us an email at [email protected]. 

To drive efficiencies and maintain the timelines of the project, the decision was made to split the development of the extension into two contracts. One contract is for the tunnelling and the other is for the stations, rails and systems (SRS). The SRS construction will commence in 2023.

Station locations and footprints can be found on our website as part of the EPR addendum that was released last year.

Our current plans for stations on the Scarborough Subway Extension do not include parking lots or garages but we are designing stations to maximize connectivity and convenience. Final designs for the stations, including passenger pick up and drop off locations, will be developed through the procurement process that started in September 2021. As these designs are finalized, we will share them with the community.

There will be intermittent impacts but the intent is to mitigate these as much as possible to maintain some level of operation at Kennedy station during construction. Where closures cannot be avoided, the TTC is involved in the process to determine the preferred closure options and mitigations.

Within the design and plan for expansion, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity.

Metrolinx has implemented a program called "Transit Oriented Communities". Partnerships are developed with local entities to build new infrastructure along with the stations. Residents will continue to be informed with new developments happening in their community.

The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will operate up to 35 metres underground. The stations, rails and systems contract is currently in the procurement phase and we anticipate this construction to start in the spring of 2023. Plannnig for our subway station designs are still in progress.

Bus connection points at each station will be at grade. Through Metrolinx's transit oriented community program, partnerships are developed with local entities to build new infrastructure along with the stations. Residents will continue to be informed with new developments happening in their community.

Metrolinx will provide updates in advance of any construction to keep residents in the community informed.

Our current assessments confirm that the tunnel will travel under building structures and some private properties. No plans have been confirmed for tunneling directly under residential home structures. We will continue to provide the community with updates regarding any changes to the subway extension.

Those letters are a part of our community engagement plans to keep residents who may potentially be affected informed. Our goal is to keep members of the community involved throughout the construction process.

The TTC will be assessing their routes to make modifications that enhance the rider experience, based on the opportunities provided by the Scarborough Subway Extension.

Metrolinx aims for continuous improvement to identify opportunities that can enhance our construction projects. While we constantly try to find efficiencies, the estimated completion date for the Scarborough Subway Extension is between 2029 and 2030. 

The targeted service date for the Scarborough Subway Extension is between 2029 and 2030. 38,000 more people will be within walking distance to transit and more than 34,000 jobs will be accessible in 10-minute walk from a new Scarborough Subway Extension station.

At the moment there isn't a plan for a station at Danforth and Eglinton. Within the design and plan for expansion, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity.

Metrolinx will collaborate with the companies awarded these construction projects, to introduce a community benefits program that offers opportunities for local workers and businesses.

Metrolinx officially broke ground on the three-stop Scarborough Subway Extension on June 23rd, 2021. 

Thank you for your feedback. As a part of the Scarborough subway extension, there will be options for commuters to transfer between transit providers within the region.

Thank you for your feedback. Metrolinx aims to build transit that connects municipalities as efficiently as possible.

The names of the 3 stations being built for the Scarborough subway extension are Sheppard, Scarborough Centre and Lawrence. 

Being a good neighbour in the communities we serve is important to us. We have a number of different measures we can put in place to reduce and manage any impacts to our communities. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 416-202-7900 with any feedback to address your concerns.

Experts will be consulted to assist with potential challenges related to buildings, utilities, overflowing traffic, essential services and the natural elements of the earth. Insights from past projects has heightened Strabag's awareness to ensure a comprehensive monitoring program is developed and operated throughout the tunneling.

The new station for Scarborough Centre is directly south of the shopping centre, 500m east of the existing station.

Our launch site at McCowan and Sheppard will not have active construction above ground 24 hours, 7 days a week. The tunnel boring machine (TBM) will operate up to 35 metres underground, 24 hours a day, seven days week, and travel approximately 10 metres per day.

The Scarborough Subway Extension will be a single tunnel with both eastbound and westbound tracks.

There will be impacts to the road network to include temporary lane restrictions and partial closure of intersections to prepare for long-term construction operations. Where possible, minor construction activities may be scheduled during off-peak, weekend or overnight hours to minimize disruptions to traffic.

Within the design and plan for expansion, Metrolinx aims to ensure new transit being built has options for future connectivity.

The SRT will be shut down in 2023. The TTC is currently evaluating their options and they plan to present some recommendations to their board in 2022. We’re committed to staying updated as the TTC’s plans develop, to ensure we can have the necessary resources and provide the same level of service.

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