Allandale25
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Pictures and construction update from Metrolinx for the Stouffville Line. Portion of the second track with concrete ties shown. Also, temporary Steeles closure coming.
Work on Water Mitigation
Over the past year, community residents have expressed concern over corridor drainage and rising water levels due to our work. In addition to putting forth a water mitigation plan, this strategic effort has been put into action. This includes last week`s digging and installation of a storm pipe on the east side of the track between Marilyn Avenue and Sheppard Avenue.
Work Performed/Construction Activities:
- Sub-excavated soil to the east side of the track in between Kennedy and Steeles Avenue, ensuring soil is competent and secure
- Then filled the excavated area up to proposed design subgrade with sub-ballast material.
- Pulling out cables in the trenches and ducts under the Steeles Avenue crossing to allow for connection of bungalow at new location to the northwest corner; and connecting gates and cantilever to the southwest corner.
- Laid concrete ties to the east side of track in between Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road
- Excavating trenches for laying cable and duct to southwest corner of Steeles Avenue
- Testing and certifying sub-excavated subgrade to the east side of the track in between Kennedy and Steeles Avenue.
Work Scheduled for This Week:
- Dewatering
- Directional drilling under the track and road for signals and gates
- Grading sub-ballast and pre-ballasting in Kennedy road and Steeles Avenue
- Installation of culvert in Kennedy road and Steeles Avenue
- Double handling of ties and rails
Steeles Avenue crossing closure December 15-18
As a part of our improvement to railway crossings, Metrolinx is undertaking the installation of the east side crossing panel at Steeles Avenue, which will necessitate the closing of the crossing next weekend.This work is a part of how Metrolinx is transforming the existing GO rail system to deliver a new rapid transit experience and provide your community with the transit options you deserve.
In order to safely complete this work, Metrolinx has coordinated with the City of Toronto to close Steeles Avenue between Kennedy Road and Midland Avenue from Friday, December 15 2017, starting at 11:00 pm, through to Monday, December 18 2017, re- opening at 5:00 am.
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