December 05, 2013

As crews install ductbank [a structure that gathers together and encases telecommunications wires underground] across Niagara Street, the road will be temporarily closed for a few days just south of Davis Drive. This is one of a few necessary road closures on Niagara to complete infrastructure and road work. Additional road closures will be required next year for storm sewer and watermain
installation, to remove curbs and sidewalks, to widen the road around Niagara Street and Davis Drive, install new curbs and sidewalks and pave the work area on Niagara.

Niagara Street closure dates: Monday, December 9 – Friday, December 13*

what you need to know [see map]:

• The entrances off Davis and Niagara to the 350 Davis Drive plaza are open
• Only a small segment of Niagara [just south of Davis] will be closed. Vehicle
  thru-traffic from Niagara to Davis will not be permitted during the road closure
• Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the closure
• Due to the nature of this work, at times there will be noise
• Work hours are approximately 7am to 7pm, however the closure will stay in
  place overnight

bus stops, sidewalks and lane closures:

• The south sidewalk on Davis from Roxborough Road to Parkside Drive is open.
• Pedestrian access on Niagara Street to Davis Drive will be maintained
• Bus stops will not be affected
• Davis Drive will continue to be reduced to two lanes [one westbound lane and one eastbound lane] from Yonge Street to Roxborough Road. Where possible, a middle lane for left turns and emergency vehicles will be provided.

If you have questions about the rapidway project please contact:

Michelle Dudzik
Community Liaison Specialist
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext. 1096
Cell: 905.716.7663
Email: michelle.dudzik@york.ca

* Please note: As with other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advance notice whenever possible.