overnight work >> CIREAM paving and storm sewer work on Highway 7 West

September 14, 2018

CIREAM base paving is continuing on Highway 7 West over the next few weeks, first from Bruce Street to west of Pine Valley Drive, and then from Edgeley Boulevard/Interchange Way to west of Commerce Street. In addition, storm sewer work also continues between Bruce Street and John Frank Road. Please see below for details.

CIREAM paving – Bruce to Pine Valley:

work dates*: Monday, September 17 to Friday, September 28
work hours*: 8pm–7am [overnight]

  • Crews will continue areas of CIREAM base paving for approximately four nights on both the north and south sides of Highway 7 West between Bruce and Pine Valley.
  • Crews will then return to complete special treatment areas along Highway 7 West following the top coat of base paving over the next month.
  • Paid duty police officers will be onsite as needed to maintain traffic flow.

CIREAM paving - Edgeley to west of Commerce:

work dates*: Friday, September 21 – Saturday, September 22
work hours*: 7pm–7am [overnight]

  • Crews will continue CIREAM base paving of the westbound lanes on Highway 7 at Edgeley/Interchange Way to west of Commerce St.
  • Crews will then return to complete special treatment areas along Highway 7 West following the top coat of base paving over the next month.
  • Paid duty police officers will be onsite to control traffic.

storm sewer work continues:

work dates*: Wednesday, September 12 and for a few weeks
work hours*: 7pm–6am [overnight]

  • Crews continue storm sewer work on the north and south sides along Highway 7 West between Bruce St. and John Frank Rd.
  • Eastbound and westbound lanes in this area may be reduced at times to accommodate this activity.

general impacts:

  • Sidewalks and bus stops will remain open wherever possible. If a sidewalk or bus stop is temporarily closed, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open sidewalk or bus stop.
  • Due to the nature of this work, there will be construction-related noise equipment and trucks.
  • Please give yourself enough time to get to your destination, and remember to reduce your speed through construction zones.
  • Cross at the designated crosswalk. It can be tempting to cross in the middle of the road, but this can be very dangerous. Instead, cross at a designated crosswalk. Look both ways and be aware of your surroundings—and for more info check out this new safety video.

We understand that overnight work is disruptive to those who live and work in the area, and have taken steps to reduce the impacts where possible. While we aim to balance the needs of commuters, businesses, area residents, the community at large and the project, night work is sometimes unavoidable.

crews dedicated to minimize disruption where possible:
  • Limit the reversing of vehicles with back-up safety beeper.
  • Aim headlights away from buildings and homes.
  • Reduce the banging noise from dump truck tailgates.
  • Set up portable lights in a way that limits upcasting onto buildings.
  • Ensure equipment is well maintained and running well.

*Please note: As with other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather or other variables. We are committed to providing advance notice whenever possible. Check twitter.com/vivanext for last-minute updates.

Michelle Goland
Community Liaison Specialist
cell:416.797.5653
email: michelle.goland@york.ca