The Metrolinx Crosstown Eglinton Subway Line creates the midtown connection between east and west Toronto. With 25 stations along the dedicated route, getting across town is up to 60% faster than before. With the city expanding and thriving at a fast pace, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will move fast along with it, connecting communities along the way. The Eglinton Crosstown is the biggest single transit project in Canada, which covers 19 kilometres, about half of it below ground. This massive project covers Toronto from Weston Road to Scarborough.
Walters was awarded both the Avenue & Fairbank LRT stations. Both station buildings are above ground and are part of a large light rail transit system.
The stations required a large amount of Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel (AESS) 3 steel. AESS 3 category steel was for feature elements that will be viewed at a distance of less than six metres, thus allowing the viewer to see the art of metalworking. The welds are smooth, yet visible and required a smooth and uniform finish. In addition, tolerances are tighter than normal standards.
The Eglinton and Cedarvale stations connect this new line with the existing Yonge-University line where it intersects at Yonge St and Allen Rd. At these locations, Walters was responsible for supplying and installing the underpinning support steel that supports the existing subway structure to allow the new line to be constructed underneath.
All architect renderings courtesy of Metrolinx.
To view the Metrolinx Crosstown LRT project with construction updates visit: Metrolinx: For a Greater Region
Fairbank Station
Avenue Station
Eglinton & Cedarvale Stations
Walters was responsible for connection design, detailing, fabrication and installation of structural steel for both the Avenue & Fairbanks stations for the Metrolinx Crosstown Eglinton Subway.
For the Eglinton & Cedarvale subway stations, Walters fabricated and installed structural steel, including six Corbels that weigh 4 tonnes each and are welded to the tops of piles driven into the ground. These Corbels support two 20m long girders running parallel to the existing subway structure. Each Corbel is bolted to the Girders. The steel supporting the existing structure is made up of six “needle beams,” which are field welded to the underside of the parallel girders.
