JasonParis
Moderator
Even with a ramp, busses would still be stuck in Gardiner traffic, but it could have certainly helped. Also, it didn't seem that large of an infrastructure feet either.
Toronto CIBC SQUARE | 241.39m | 50s | Hines | WilkinsonEyre
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
This would have been a lot worse with the older station though...
...so there's no real cause and effect here. Rather this is what Metrolinx have decided likely in a bid to save money...so this should really be on them instead, IMO.
...so there's no real cause and effect here. Rather this is what Metrolinx have decided likely in a bid to save money...so this should really be on them instead, IMO.
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Neil
Active Member
The solution is to run trains, not buses. This is a self-inflicted wound.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
...actually, that's what a lot of GO riders (including myself) where directed to, lol.
wmedia
Senior Member
If I recall correctly, the issues are with the traffic outside of the downtown core, specifically on the Gardiner, not the approach to the bus terminal, so I doubt ramps would have made a difference here.
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wmedia
Senior Member
CIBC Square 2 should fill in the gap in this skyline view nicely!
goodcitywhenfinished
Active Member
There is an easy fix (paint a bus lane) but little political will to do so in a city run by folks with driveways and garages.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
On the side: Since both Pinnacle One and Forma (west side) are slated to be taller than FCP, it would be interesting to see how they change the dynamics in that respective view.
3Dementia
Senior Member
What an amazing vantage point to watch CIBC 2 rise.... and to the right of the CN Tower, how about SkyTower rising to less than 30 metres below the CN Tower glass floor (342m), to the right of the tower? Further east so it may appear more like 60 metres below the floor lol.
Hope you have regular access to this view (and perhaps a telephoto lens
).
JasonParis
Moderator
It is two-fold. The last 500 m on Lake Shore can sometimes take 20 minutes.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
The problem is mostly Lake Shore from my understanding.
Earlier in the summer it was due to construction on Lake Shore which was causing massive delays. Anyone know if that's still there? I haven't been in the area in a few months. If the construction is the major issue, it should resolve itself once it wraps up.
Earlier in the summer it was due to construction on Lake Shore which was causing massive delays. Anyone know if that's still there? I haven't been in the area in a few months. If the construction is the major issue, it should resolve itself once it wraps up.
polesingularity
New Member
Another community update:
Dear Neighbours,
Below is a brief update on the CIBC SQUARE project:
Construction at 141 Bay Street
On the west side of the site, the P3 slab-on-grade has been poured and foundations walls & suspended parking slabs are in progress. The Tower core structure is currently being formed from L3-L4. On the east side of the site, footings are complete and areas of P5 slab-on-grade are ongoing. The erection of the tower crane on the east side of the site is complete.
The drilling of micropiles to reinforce the existing railway viaduct/bridge overtop of Yonge Street is complete. The pouring of a new shear wall encasing these elements is to follow shortly. The removal & abatement of waterproofing materials on top of the viaduct is currently ongoing. Once the latter two activities are complete, structural demolition of the viaduct can commence.
Overbuild Park
The remaining concrete topping work for the Overbuild Park is currently ongoing. As permitted by Metrolinx, this work continues to take place overnight for safety and security, for crews cannot be in the active rail corridor while trains are in operation.
Anticipated Work
Crews expect to start the structural demolition of the viaduct overtop of Yonge Street on the weekend of October 22, 2022. This work will require a full closure of Yonge Street (all northbound and southbound lanes) from Friday at 7:00AM until Sunday at 10:00PM continuing on consecutive weekends through November 26, 2022. Yonge Street will be reopened for traffic during the weekdays. Construction work is expected to occur during these weekends following the below times:
This scope of work will include elevated noise levels throughout the day. Increased dust will be mitigated by completing wire cutting and applying water to tamp down dust whenever possible. This work is required prior to the erection of a new, structural steel pedestrian bridge connecting 141 Bay to 1 Esplanade, which is set to take place in 2023
We thank you in advance for your patience during this phase of construction. For any questions or comments, please email us at community@CIBCSQUARE.com.
Dear Neighbours,
Below is a brief update on the CIBC SQUARE project:
Construction at 141 Bay Street
On the west side of the site, the P3 slab-on-grade has been poured and foundations walls & suspended parking slabs are in progress. The Tower core structure is currently being formed from L3-L4. On the east side of the site, footings are complete and areas of P5 slab-on-grade are ongoing. The erection of the tower crane on the east side of the site is complete.
The drilling of micropiles to reinforce the existing railway viaduct/bridge overtop of Yonge Street is complete. The pouring of a new shear wall encasing these elements is to follow shortly. The removal & abatement of waterproofing materials on top of the viaduct is currently ongoing. Once the latter two activities are complete, structural demolition of the viaduct can commence.
Overbuild Park
The remaining concrete topping work for the Overbuild Park is currently ongoing. As permitted by Metrolinx, this work continues to take place overnight for safety and security, for crews cannot be in the active rail corridor while trains are in operation.
Anticipated Work
Crews expect to start the structural demolition of the viaduct overtop of Yonge Street on the weekend of October 22, 2022. This work will require a full closure of Yonge Street (all northbound and southbound lanes) from Friday at 7:00AM until Sunday at 10:00PM continuing on consecutive weekends through November 26, 2022. Yonge Street will be reopened for traffic during the weekdays. Construction work is expected to occur during these weekends following the below times:
- Fridays: 7:00AM to 11:00PM
- Saturdays: 9:00AM to 10:00PM
- Sundays: 9:00AM to 10:00PM
This scope of work will include elevated noise levels throughout the day. Increased dust will be mitigated by completing wire cutting and applying water to tamp down dust whenever possible. This work is required prior to the erection of a new, structural steel pedestrian bridge connecting 141 Bay to 1 Esplanade, which is set to take place in 2023
We thank you in advance for your patience during this phase of construction. For any questions or comments, please email us at community@CIBCSQUARE.com.
bgobgo
Active Member
Regarding the community update above and the line that reads “Once the latter two activities are complete, structural demolition of the viaduct can commence.” - are they referencing the area in the red box below? All of that is being taken down?
polesingularity
New Member
About half of it. You can see details and a rendering here: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-225604.pdf
macro
Active Member
That side view rendering really puts the size of these buildings in perspective. From bridge to bridge, phase 2 is about at wide as it is tall.