Metrolinx to remove 53 trees to make way for Yonge subway extension
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In order to build the Yonge North Subway Extension, crews will be removing 53 trees from properties near Yonge St. and Clark Ave. (considered Thornhill) starting as early as Monday and possibly lasting until Dec. 1, said Metrolinx in a notice.
This includes areas along Yonge St. south of Morgan Ave., and along Clark Ave., Morgan Ave. and along Glen Cameron Rd. east of Yonge St.
“This is necessary to prepare the area for further site clearing work to accommodate future construction of Clark Station,” said the regional transit authority in its notice.
“Before tree removal work begins, the area will be carefully checked for wildlife and active bird nests. Work will move forward following all required environmental and wildlife protection measures and municipal approvals.”
The Yonge North Subway Extension will extend TTC Line 1 subway service north from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill.
Five new subway stations along the 8km extension
The project includes five new subway stations along an extension of roughly eight kilometres.
Tree removal will happen on weekdays between 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and protective fencing will be installed around the trees, where needed.
Metrolinx says the public “may hear noise from equipment and trucks, including loaders, chainsaws, and woodchippers, while work is underway.”
It also says additional site clearing may happen as work continues to progress.
Work may also be rescheduled or extended due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
There are no anticipated impacts to traffic or the transit service in the area.