Construction for the 25-km long Eglinton Crosstown LRT isn’t scheduled to wrap up until 2020, but the project is already having a noticeable impact on Toronto’s midtown neighbourhood.

Many lanes are closed. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

At some points it can be difficult to tell exactly which lanes are closed. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

In some cases, it looks like almost all of the lanes are closed. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH) 

 

With closed sidewalks, pedestrians have also felt the pinch. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

The most obvious outcome of construction and closed lanes is increased travel times. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Chains have, by no means, been immune to having to close locations. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

That includes one of the biggest chains of all. This is the McDonalds at Eglinton and Bayview. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

To Metrolinx’s credit they have installed plenty of signs to explain why so many businesses are closed. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Giving the stations names was the big to-do for Metrolinx in 2015. This is actually the future home of Forest Hill Station. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Schools, like Leaside H.S., soldier on. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Long-time standy King Falafel is asking for your help with memories. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Some of the businesses are sticking it out — I Went to Philly is still serving sandwiches. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Even restaurants that have been on Eglinton for decades have had to make way. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

It’s not just restaurants that are moving, either. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

Huge construction structures have become a fixture at many points on Eglinton. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

For a few stretches the construction equipment is taller than any other structure. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)

 

This closed storefront on Bayview is a sign that it isn't only Eglinton businesses feeling the effect. (IMAGE: LIBBY ROACH)