June 26, 2020
As paving, storm sewer and bridge repairs and other finishing works continue in various locations on Highway 7 West as part of the project's deficiency and warranty work, here is what you can expect to see over the next several weeks. Please see below for further details.
regular traffic lanes:
work dates*: Monday, June 29 and over the next several weeks
work hours*:
7am-5pm [daytime]
- To accommodate various asphalt repairs and landscape work on Highway 7 West over the next several weeks, there will be temporary localized lane closures.
rapidways, intersections and bridge work:
work dates*: Monday, July 6th and over the next several weeks
work hours*:
7am-5pm [daytime] and/or 8pm-6am [overnight]
- Red asphalt repairs will take place at the following intersections on Highway 7: Pine Valley Drive, Wigwoss Drive/Helen Street, Bruce Street, Colossus Drive, and Commerce Street.
- Temporary lane closures on cross streets at intersections will be in place to accommodate this work.
- Highway 400 Bridge repairs will take place in the near future. Stay tuned for updates.
general impacts:
for your safety:
be alert.
- With construction site conditions changing daily, it's important for everyone to pay attention to their surroundings. Watch for signs and traffic barrels that indicate lane closures or shifts, as well as relocated sidewalks and bus stops.
be safe.
- Do not walk into construction zones or remove signs and barricades that are in place for everyone's safety. Even when no workers are present, it's a hazardous area. Cross at designated crosswalks, follow posted signs, and keep at a safe distance.
slow down.
- To protect construction workers, pedestrians and yourself, it's crucial to slow down, follow the posted speed limit, and pay close attention to construction signs and road markings.
safety is a shared responsibility.
- Do not ignore safety warnings or put others at risk by moving pylons, barricades or signage. Let's make sure at the end of every day, everyone gets home to their families.
*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.
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.
to minimize disruption where possible, crews will:
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In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the Province's safety guidelines for construction sites, the contractor has implemented numerous measures to ensure the health and safety of all workers. We will also continue to be responsive to the direction of the Province of Ontario, York Region and Public Health Officials during this evolving situation. If you've got a question about what's happening in your area, please feel free to contact me by email or phone.
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