August 23, 2016
Today, crews will be installing the new water main pipe from just south of Atkinson Ave. to south of Beverley Glen Boulevard as part of the Bathurst Street water main replacement. In addition, the next segment of drilling will be from south of Beverley Glen to just north of Centre Street. Please see below for further details on the upcoming work:
water main pipe installation
work dates*: Tuesday, August 23
work hours*: 6am–6pm, lane closures between 9:30am–3:30pm
what you need to know:
- Crews will be installing the new pipe from south of Atkinson to south of Beverley Glen.
- To install the water main pipe underground, crews will feed the pipe into an entry pit near Atkinson and then machinery will be used to pull the pipe through the hollowed area to an exit pit near Beverley Glen.
- Wherever possible, sidewalks will remain open. If a sidewalk is temporarily closed, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest crossing. Large equipment and trucks are working in the area, so please use caution around the work zone.
- To accommodate the equipment needed for this operation, northbound Bathurst will be reduced to one lane around the work area during off-peak times.
- Due to the nature of this work, at times there will be construction-related noise, dust and vibration from equipment and trucks.
next water main replacement segment
work dates*: Wednesday, August 24 to Monday, September 5
work hours*: 7am–7pm, lane closure 9:30am-3:30pm
what you need to know:
- The next directional drilling location is south of Beverley Glen to north of Centre.
- In addition, crews will be utility daylighting – which means exposing underground utilities using a hydrovac truck – so that underground utilities can be monitored during drilling.
- To accommodate this work, northbound Bathurst will be reduced to one lane from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
- At the end of each day, the work areas will be plated. Please watch for bumps.
- Once the drilling has been completed, the new water main pipe will be installed. More details to be provided.
- Efforts have been made to keep sidewalks open wherever possible. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signs will be onsite to help guide pedestrians.
- Transit will continue service on Bathurst and Centre during this activity. Wherever possible, bus stops will remain open. If a bus stop is temporarily closed, signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop.
- Due to the nature of this work, at times there will be construction-related noise, dust and vibration from equipment and trucks.
- There may be some noise prior to 7am as crews assemble and arrange the equipment they require.
- Please give yourself enough time to get to your destination, and remember to reduce your speed through construction zones.
*Please note: As with other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather or other variables. Some overnight and/or weekend work may be required. We’ll provide advance notice whenever possible.
Want more information about what’s involved in utility upgrades? Check out this utilities video.
We understand that construction can be disruptive and we thank you for your patience as we transform Bathurst & Centre. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Laura Black
Community Liaison Specialist
cell: 905.716.7663
Email: laura.black@york.ca