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As posted earlier, work is imminent on Eglinton Ave. E in connection with the construction of the Crosstown Eglinton LRT. Metrolinx says digging may start as early as this week to prepare for the large so-called launch shafts for tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The site will stretch east from Brentcliffe Road. It appears that the boring work done in 2014 will take place between Brentcliffe and the vicinity of Yonge Street. As construction approaches certain neighborhoods, more localized construction notices will be distributed. The two TBMs will begin tunnelling at the launch shaft east of Brentcliffe and work their way west towards Yonge. It appears the westward progress of the tunnels requires a large work zone east of Brentcliffe Road over to Leslie Street during this phase. Barriers and other protection measures will be used to separate the work zone safely from the public. Traffic lanes will be shifted to the north side of Eglinton Avenue between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street to allow construction crews to begin excavation of the shaft from the south side. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction along Eglinton Avenue East in the work zone east of Brentcliffe Road. A long-term closure of the pathway to Eglinton Ave. from Aerodrome Crescent is required. A short-term closure of the north side pedestrian walkway along Eglinton Avenue is required for approximately 4-6 weeks. The sidewalk on the south side of Eglinton will be open during this time. Subsequently, a long-term closure of the south side pedestrian walkway on Eglinton Avenue is required for the construction of the Tunnel Boring Machine launch pit. The sidewalk on the north side of Eglinton will be open for pedestrian use.Pedestrians are reminded to cross the streets at corners with traffic lights or stop signs. Crossing in the middle of a block can be dangerous. Please take care when travelling near construction areas and watch for additional signs directing pedestrians. Barriers will be used to separate the work zone from the traffic. Both eastbound and westbound TTC bus stops in the construction area may be relocated for the safety of the transit riders. With the Metrolinx new release.
