Consortium announces substantial completion for Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Key Takeaways:

• Crosslinx Transit Solutions has reached substantial completion on Toronto’s 19-kilometre, 25-stop Eglinton Crosstown LRT, transferring full operational control after a successful 30-day demonstration period.
• Aecon, which holds a 25% stake across the project’s development, construction and 30-year maintenance term, highlights the milestone as its second major Toronto LRT delivery following the Finch West line.
• The new LRT will improve connectivity across midtown Toronto, linking subway stations, GO lines, the UP Express and dozens of bus routes, while Aecon continues work on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.

The Whole Story:

Aecon Group Inc. has announced that Crosslinx Transit Solutions has reached substantial completion on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project, a 19-kilometre, 25-stop line that will connect midtown Toronto from Kennedy Station to Mount Dennis Station.

Crosslinx transferred full operational control of the line following a successful 30-day Revenue Service Demonstration period. The operator will determine an opening date. The milestone marks the second modern LRT system delivered by an Aecon consortium in Toronto, following the Finch West LRT.

Aecon holds a 25% interest in the equity, development, construction and 30-year maintenance term of the project. The Crosslinx consortium includes Aecon, ACS Infrastructure Canada, AtkinsRéalis and EllisDon, working with Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario.

“Reaching substantial completion on a project of this magnitude requires relentless determination, perseverance, and sacrifices both on and off the job site,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aecon Group Inc., in a news release. “I would like to thank everyone on our teams that contributed to the development, financing, construction and maintenance of this project for their significant efforts.”

The line connects to three subway stations and GO lines, the UP Express, and 54 bus routes, with more than 10 kilometres running underground. The project runs along Eglinton Avenue and serves surrounding regions across midtown Toronto.

Manuel Rivaya, Senior Vice President, Urban Transportation Solutions at Aecon, said the company is “primed to carry our commitment and dedication to safety to the maintenance term,” according to the news release.

Aecon is also currently delivering the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Elevated Guideway, which will run from east of Jane to just west of Scarlett Road. The consortium previously completed the ECWE Advance Tunnel from Mount Dennis Station to Renforth Drive.