Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of CAD255 million (US$189.23 million) to STRABAG Inc. to design, build and finance the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, which includes a 500-m tunnel from east of Jane Street to Mount Dennis Station in Canada.

The STRABAG team includes:

• Developer: STRABAG Inc.
• Design: WSP Canada Inc. and Dr. G. Sauer & Partners Corporation
• Construction: STRABAG Inc.
• Financial Advisor: STRABAG Inc.

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Advance Tunnel Contract 2 scope of work includes:

• Design and supply of mining and tunneling equipment;
• Detailed design and construction of the launch and extraction shafts and tunnel portal east of Jane Street;
• Detailed design and construction of the tunnel between the portal and Mount Dennis Station using the sequential excavation method;
• Modifications at Mount Dennis Station to accommodate extended Eglinton Crosstown LRT service; and
• Utility work and road modifications along Eglinton Avenue West to accommodate construction activities.

Enabling works for the project are underway and major construction is expected to begin later in 2024.