Tunneling Begins on Final Segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

The Ontario government has broken ground on the final tunnel segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking another significant milestone in the province’s plan to deliver a new transit line from Scarborough to Mississauga. Once complete, the 9-km line will connect seven new stations to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, making travel faster and more convenient, while bringing more than 37,500 people within a 10-minute walk of world-class transit.

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will create more than 4,500 good-paying jobs from engineers to construction workers, crane, and heavy equipment operators. Crews have now started excavating the twin 500-m tunnels under Eglinton Avenue West, from Jane Street to the future Mount Dennis Station.

“Better public transit means Torontonians can get to work, school and appointments faster. The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will make life easier for residents of Etobicoke, York and Midtown Toronto – meaning thousands of people will enjoy faster commutes,” said Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto. “The city’s strong partnership working together with the province is building more transit for the people of Toronto.”

The new transit line will connect riders to regional transit services, including the UP Express, GO Transit, TTC and MiWay, where they can benefit from the province’s “One Fare” program and transfer for free. Combined with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, the extension will cut commute times between popular destinations like Yonge and Eglinton and Square One by up to 24 minutes per trip.