Updated: Extended Hours at Laird Station (24 hour work) - September 30, 2020

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October 1, 2020

What Work is Taking Place?

As early as September 30, 2020, permanent works at the Main Entrance will take place 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday for approximately five (5) weeks. The current extended hours (6:00 a.m. -1:00 a.m.) at both entrance shafts and in the tunnels, will continue through to the end of the year.

Formwork activities will take place in the overnight period at the main entrance. The crane may be operational at the main entrance to accommodate construction activities between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Concrete works may take place between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

What to Expect

Occasional overnight noise from construction equipment, including trucks and machinery can be expected. Site lighting is required and will be positioned away from residential properties. Truck entry and egress from the site, as well as staging within the work zones. Crews will endeavor to minimize disruption as much as possible.  

Hours of Work

  • As early as September 30, 2020 construction at the main entrance will take place 24 hours a day Monday through Friday for approximately five (5) weeks.
  • Crane operations will take place at the main entrance between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
  • Construction activities at the both entrance shafts and tunnels will take place between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, beginning September 14, 2020 through to the end of the year.
    • Work may occasionally take place on Sundays as required.
    • Tower crane operations will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. only
  • The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours but may do so at its discretion. Work may be rescheduled or extended due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances

Traffic and Pedestrian Details 

  • There will be no changes to the current traffic configuration, the current configuration will remain in place through to the end of 2020.
  • There will be no changes to the current pedestrian routes. 

 Transit Information

  • There will be no changes to the current TTC routes and stop locations.

 

 

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