May 11, 2018

Starting Monday, as part of ongoing storm sewer installation, Yonge Street will be reduced to one northbound lane between Sawmill Valley Drive – Mulock Drive and Eagle Street – Gladman Avenue. Please see below for further details.

work dates*: Monday, May 14, for approximately two weeks
work hours*: 7am – 7pm

what you need to know:

• To accommodate this work, Yonge will be reduced to one northbound lane within the work zones during off-peak hours [7:30am - 3:30pm].
• Access to properties and businesses will be maintained.
• There may be times where bus stops and sidewalks are affected. Directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop or sidewalk.
• Due to the nature of this work, at times, there will be construction-related noise and dust from equipment and trucks.
• Please expect delays and give yourself enough time to get to your destination. Remember to reduce your speed through construction zones.

safety during rapidway construction is crucial Pay attention to posted signs in and around construction zones. Because construction zones change as work progresses, it’s especially important for everyone – pedestrians, cyclists and drivers – to pay attention to posted signs. Watch for signs and traffic barrels that indicate lane closures and shifts, as well as relocated sidewalks and bus stops. 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. Obey the posted speed limit in construction zones. Active construction zones often have reduced speed limits for good reason. To protect construction workers and pedestrians, it’s crucial for drivers to slow down and follow the posted speed limit, and pay close attention to construction signs and road markings. The value of patience. While construction can often be messy and look chaotic, we’re working hard to transform the corridor to a complete street with sidewalks, bike lanes and rapid transit. Your patience is appreciated. Safety is a shared responsibility. Safety of the site and the construction workers is very important on any job to make sure at the end of every day, everyone gets home to their families.

*Please note: As with all construction projects, some work may be re-scheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advanced notice when possible. Watch twitter.com/vivanext for last-minute updates.

We thank you for your patience while crews work quickly to complete this work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sophia Bittar | Community Liaison | 905.806.0713 | sophia.bittar@york.ca