b'PROJECT PROFILEONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES TIED TO THE FINCH WEST LRT PROJECT HAS BEEN CONDUCTING LARGE-SCALE WORK ALONG AN ACTIVE ROUTE IN A BUSY PART OF THE GTARight now, crews have started trackThe Finch West LRT is a couple of yearsReflecting on the addition of more LRT installation at the maintenance andfrom completion, but the results will bevehicles to Torontos transportation storage facility, guide way work hasworth the wait. Looking ahead, Metrolinxnetwork, Andrews adds, Light rail transit started along the roadway and excavationhopes the line will give commuters a faster,is expected to continue to spur economic continues at places like the Humbercleaner, and more dependable way todevelopment along the corridor, which is College stop and Finch West Stationmove around the city, stating, With trainsalready in evidence with a number of new portal, reports Steve Andrews, Metrolinxthat will run on a dedicated track everyresidential and commercial developments senior manager, Finch West LRT. Vehiclefive to seven minutes during peak hours,planned or underway in anticipation oftesting is expected to start later this year.the Finch West LRT will be giving those inthe project.Several unique milestones have beennorthwest Toronto what theyve wanted for made since work began. In June 2020, fora long time, a transit system that offersUpdates on the Finch West LRT can be example, construction crews worked over twomore choices to travel on their found at: http://www.metrolinx.com/en/weekends to dismantle and replace the oldown schedule. greaterregion/projects/finchwest-lrt.aspx.1,500-ton Highway 400 bridge in Northwest Toronto using specialized equipment.Speaking to the rapid bridge replacement, Andrews notes, Leading up to the big lift, the team worked to set up large steel scaffolding on the sites, install 60 concrete girders, install tons of rebar, and pour 800 cubic metres of concrete that would form the bridge.Without a doubt, the Finch West LRT project has put Metrolinxs team to the test. One of the main challenges has been conducting large-scale work along the active route. Its been difficult coordinating construction activities along a very busy public right-of-way corridor with heavy traffic, says Andrews. Safety is paramount, and crews ensure that each construction activity is done in a way that is safe not only to those on site but also the general public navigating around the construction site.'