September 16, 2016
Starting Monday, crews will be installing temporary traffic poles and signals on Bathurst Street at the Highway 7 connector road. In addition, the next segment of drilling will be at the southwest corner of Centre and Bathurst Streets. Please see below for further details on this work.
traffic pole installation
work dates*: Monday, Sept. 19 to Friday, Sept. 30
work hours*: 7am–5pm, lane closures 9am–4pm
what you need to know:
- Crews will install temporary traffic poles and attach traffic and pedestrian signals at each corner of the intersection of Bathurst Street and the Highway 7 connector road.
- There will be short-term curb lane closures around the work areas as crews install the temporary traffic poles and string and install the new signals.
- Traffic will continue through the intersection, including left-turns and right-turns.
- Wherever possible, sidewalks and bus stops will remain open. If a bus stop or sidewalk is temporarily closed, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop or sidewalk.
- Traffic control staff and paid duty police officers will be on site as required.
- Due to the nature of this work, at times there will be construction-related noise and vibration around the work area from equipment and trucks.
- After the temporary poles and signals have been installed, the traffic signals will be activated at a later date. Details to be provided.
- Please give yourself enough time to get to your destination, and remember to reduce your speed through construction zones.
next drilling segment: Bathurst & Centre
work dates*: Monday, Sept. 19 to Monday, October 3
work hours*: 7am–7pm
what you need to know:
- The next directional drilling location is at the northeast and southwest corners of the Bathurst & Centre intersection.
- For pedestrians accessing the north side of Centre, the signalized crossing at Promenade/Disera remains open.
- Once the drilling is completed, the new water main pipe will be installed. More details to be provided.
- 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. We’ll provide advance notice whenever possible.
Do you have questions about the vivaNext project?
Please come by to visit with your Community Liaisons and other members of the project team who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about rapidway construction. Just look for the blue tent, and we’ll see you there!
date and time: Thursday, Sept. 22, 4pm–6pm
location: Promenade Terminal [south-west corner of Centre St. and North Promenade]
Thank you for your patience as we transform Bathurst & Centre. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.