December 22, 2021
Activity on the Yonge North Subway Extension [YNSE] is in full swing and there's a myriad of events happening with many opportunities to get involved and to learn what's new on this critical project.
a refined route for the project
In response to stakeholder feedback, on December 8, Metrolinx announced a refined alignment for the YNSE — a link to the statement from Metrolinx President and CEO, Phil Verster, is available here.
future transit oriented communities proposals are taking shape
Infrastructure Ontario recently held two virtual open houses for the Transit Oriented Communities program along the YNSE corridor — the future Bridge and High Tech stations.
For more information on the mixed-use master plans and to provide your feedback on these future communities, please visit: Engage High Tech and Engage Bridge.
Finch Station early works will begin in 2022
On December 14, Metrolinx announced the release of a 'Request for Qualifications,' to complete early works at the TTC's Finch Subway Station, before major construction on the YNSE can begin.
Construction on the early works at Finch is expected to start in late 2022.
register for Metrolinx' next virtual open house event
On December 16, the Metrolinx project team hosted a virtual house on the YNSE project. For the presentation video and meeting material, please visit Metrolinx Engage.
The next open house event will be held on January 5, 2022 — to register for the meeting, submit questions and to learn more please click here.
benefits of the Yonge North Subway Extension
As York Region Council's number one transportation priority, the YNSE project will create new jobs, build a stronger economy, shape communities and support a sustainable future by:
- Creating 57,000 new jobs delivered through the YNSE construction providing new opportunities for apprentices and businesses
- Saving over 13 tonnes of greenhouse gas [GHG] per workday by reducing 3,300 bus trips per day required to service this segment of Yonge Street in 2031
- Unlocking planned development in the Richmond Hill/ Langstaff Growth Centre and along the Yonge Street corridor
for more information
For more information about project updates, public consultation opportunities, as well as news about design and construction of the YNSE, please visit Metrolinx.