Finch West LRT Construction Notice: Short-Term Closure between Driftwood Avenue and Topcliff Avenue at Finch Avenue West

Finch West LRT Construction Notice: Short-Term Closure between Driftwood Avenue and Topcliff Avenue at Finch Avenue West

TIMING
• January 15, 2024, to January 16, 2024, approximately.
• Work hours: 7.am. to 5 p.m., approximately.
• There may be overnight and/or weekend work, if needed.

IMPACT
• Staging will only be implemented during work hours.
• Rolling temporary lane closures.
• Periodic sidewalk and crosswalk closures.
• Temporary relocation of TTC bus stops, if needed.
• Minor field modifications may occur when needed to
complete work safely and minimize impact on the public.

LOCATION
• Between Driftwood Avenue and Topcliff Avenue at Finch
Avenue West.

WORK DESCRIPTION
• Wet utilities works.

Detailed Description
As part of the preparatory works for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line crews will be doing wet utilities
works between Driftwood Avenue to Topcliff Avenue at Finch Avenue West. The works is scheduled to start
January 15, 2024, and will last till January 16, 2024, approximately.
Minor field modifications may occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact
on the public.
There will be a Paid Duty Officer, flaggers, and detour signs to direct traffic, as needed.
Noise and vibration will be monitored when required during these activities.

WORK HOURS:

• Work will primarily occur Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. There may be overnight and/or weekend work, if
needed.
• Signs are installed to keep residents informed about the closure.
• Dates are tentative and may change. Please visit us at www.metrolinx.com/finchwestlrt for up-to-date information.
• Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may delay work activities.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Heavy trucks and equipment in the area.
• Due to the nature of the work, at times there will be dust, noise and vibration associated with this work.
• Nearby businesses and residents can expect noise from excavators, bobcats, vacuum trucks and other construction
equipment caused by road work activities.
• Expect delays near work zones.

PEDESTRIAN, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT DETAILS:

• Please be careful when navigating near construction zones.
• Please take extra care when walking near work sites, and always make eye contact with the driver.
before crossing in front of any equipment or vehicle.
• TTC bus stops will be closed or relocated away from work zones, as needed.
• Relocation of bus stops is done in consultation with TTC.
• Access to TTC will be always maintained.
• Please visit www.ttc.ca for more information.
• Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.