construction update for Davis Drive

April 29, 2016

We’re in the final stretch of the transformation of Davis Drive! Over the next few months, there will be a lot of activity on the corridor as we work to complete the project. Next week, crews will be working in several areas along the corridor. Please read on for details.

Davis and Niagara Street

Crews will be making repairs to the sidewalk and driveway of the Niagara Street entrance to the 350 Davis plaza.

work dates*: Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6
work hours*: 7am-7pm

  • The Niagara driveway to the 350 Davis plaza will be narrowed during this work.
  • Access to the plaza will be maintained for drivers and pedestrians.
  • Niagara Street will be reduced to one shared lane for north and southbound traffic. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to direct traffic through the area.
  • The sidewalk on the west side of Niagara, between Davis and the plaza entrance will be closed. Signage will be installed to direct pedestrians around the closure.

Davis and Lundy’s Lane

Crews will be building permanent sidewalk at the east and west corners of Davis and Lundy’s Lane.

work dates*: Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 13
work hours*: 7am-7pm

  • The westbound curb lane on Davis will be closed just east and west of Lundy’s Lane.
  • Work will begin on the northwest corner and move to the northeast corner.
  • While working at each corner, Lundy’s Lane will be reduced around the work area.
  • Sidewalks will be closed in the work area at each corner. Signage will be onsite to direct pedestrians around the closure.

Davis from Patterson Street to Bolton Avenue

Crews will continue installing planters in the north sidewalk between Patterson Street and Bolton Avenue.

work dates*: Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6
work hours*: 7am-7pm

  • The westbound curb lane on Davis will be closed just east of Patterson to Bolton.
  • The north sidewalk will remain open.

sidewalk work in front of Southlake Regional Health Centre

Crews continue to build the permanent sidewalk on the south side of Davis from Southlake Regional Heath Centre’s Davis entrance to Roxborough Road. Click here for more details.

Community Cleanup & Fun Day >> #ThanksDavisDr!

Join us on May 7th at the Newmarket Recreation Youth Centre & Sk8 Park as we participate in the Town of Newmarket’s Community Cleanup & Fun Day. Enjoy the outdoors, some great food, and be sure to visit our booth. It’s our chance to say thank you to the people of Newmarket for supporting the Davis Drive rapidway project. Click here for more information.

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

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

Kristina Bergeron
Community Liaison Specialist
Cell: 905.505.1347
Email: kristina.bergeron@york.ca