final paving on Davis from Yonge Street to Main Street

September 15, 2015

We’re almost there! Final paving will begin on Davis Drive next week and will continue over the next several weeks. The first phase of paving will take place from just west of Yonge Street to just east of Main Street. Crews will pave the east and westbound traffic lanes, side streets, main intersections and then the rapidway.

Once the final asphalt is complete on the west end of the corridor, the second phase of paving will take place from Main to east of Huron Heights Drive/Alexander Road. Throughout paving, traffic along Davis will be maintained.

See below for more information on the paving of east and westbound traffic lanes and how to access businesses and side streets during this work.

Crews will begin by paving the south side of Davis from just west of Yonge to just east of Main. The next day, crews will pave the north side in the same area.

Work dates: As early as Monday, September 21 – Tuesday, September 22*
Work hours: 6pm-7am*
Work area: Davis Drive from just west of Yonge to just east of Main

What you need to know:

  • Davis Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction where paving is taking place.
  • At times, traffic will be shifted to the centre rapidway lanes. Traffic barrels and paid duty police officers will help navigate drivers through the work zone.
  • Intersections with traffic signals will remain open as crews pave the east and westbound traffic lanes [Yonge Street, George Street, Barbara Road, Longford/Parkside Drive, Lorne Avenue and Main Street]. Driveways and side streets without traffic lights off of Davis will experience temporary closures.
  • Temporary parking will be available on designated side streets.
  • YRT will continue service on Davis during this activity. Bus stops may be relocated or closed as work progresses. Look for signs and follow directions.
  • For information on how to access your favourite shops, restaurants and services on Davis, please visit our paving page.

As we prepare to open the rapidway, follow us on Twitter to receive ongoing updates.

road closures: September 21 and 22

Wilstead Drive, Niagara Street and Superior Street will be closed to traffic at Davis on September 21. Vincent Street and Hill Street will be closed to traffic at Davis Drive on September 22.

Please watch for these signs as they will provide the most up-to-date information. Click here to check the status of ongoing and upcoming road closures, as dates may change and closures could be extended.

Map: south side paving along Davis Drive: September 21

Map: north side paving along Davis Drive: September 22

he #mydavisdrive selfie contest is in its final week!

Shop on Davis, share and WIN! Take a selfie [a photo of yourself] with your purchase from a business on Davis, tweet it with the #mydavisdrive hashtag, and you’ll be entered into our final weekly random draw and a chance to win one of three Davis Drive shopping sprees.

Contest runs from Monday, August 17, to midnight, Sunday, September 20, 2015.

For complete details, visit vivanext.com

If you have questions about the rapidway project, please contact your Community Liaison.

Kristina Bergeron

Community Liaison Specialist
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext.71051
Cell: 905.505.1347
Email: kristina.bergeron@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.