As part of construction on the upcoming Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station, Metrolinx crews will be conducting bulk excavation work at 17 Dora Avenue in preparation for future construction on the maintenance building.
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- Bloor-Lansdowne Excavation Work at 17 Dora Ave
Bloor-Lansdowne Excavation Work at 17 Dora Ave
Expected Duration
May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Working Hours
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Date of Notice
May 15, 2026
Map depicting excavation work zone at 17 Dora Avenue.
What is Happening?
What to expect
- Trucks and construction equipment may generate dust during construction.
- Crews will take precautions to monitor and reduce dust.
- Increased presence of construction vehicles and equipment can be expected in the work area.
- Work areas will be clearly marked or fenced off to ensure public safety.
- Please exercise caution around active construction sites.
- Work may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- Trucks will stage inside the work site and will not stage outside of the site boundaries.
Noise and Vibration
- Crews will take measures to minimize disruptions to the surrounding area wherever possible.
- Residences and businesses in the area can expect noise and vibration caused by construction equipment related to this work.
- To minimize noise impacts on the community, noise and vibration monitoring equipment will be installed prior to construction. These devices will help to detect exceedances early to proactively conduct corrective actions as needed while crews work.