Significant progress has been made on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project in Toronto, with construction crews concentrating on final tunneling that will connect the new light rail (LRT) to the existing Toronto LRT network at Mount Dennis Station.
Critical Turn in 9,2 Kilometer Extension
Light rail system 9,2 kilometers The westbound extension project has reached a significant milestone. When this extension is completed, seven new stations will be operational as a high-speed transit corridor from Scarborough to downtown Toronto and Mississauga A direct link to Line 5 Eglinton Upon completion of the project, east-west transportation options will be significantly increased for residents and commuters across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Sequential Excavation Method is Applied in Tunnel Excavation
Last year, leading infrastructure firm Strabag Inc.won the design and construction contract for the underground section of the line. Teams are currently working on the construction of the tunnel, which is usually implemented on shorter tunnel segments. sequential excavation method using the remaining 500 meters section. In this technique, small sections of the tunnel are excavated in stages and the walls are reinforced with shotcrete after each section is completed. On average, workers use this method to one to two meters is making progress.
This final tunnelling phase was completed last spring 6,3 Mileage completing a significant part of “Renny” and “Rexy” It comes after the work of two giant tunnel boring machines called . This completed section, From Renforth Drive the rail line will start from underground and come to the surface To Scarlett Road stretches up.
Construction of Elevated Guideway Continues Over Humber River
In addition to tunneling works, On the Humber River built 1,5 kilometres of elevated guideway construction is also progressing rapidly. Construction teams, From just west of Scarlett Road to east of Jane Street The foundation and scaffolding construction for the bridge, which will extend to 1,700 meters, began earlier this year.
With tunnel excavations underway at both ends of the line and structural work progressing in the core, the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project is quickly moving from dream to reality. Once completed, the project will provide a reliable and fast transportation alternative for thousands of residents and commuters in West Toronto and Mississauga.
