October 28, 2016
Starting this week, crews are preparing to install a new gas main in segments on the north and south sides of Centre Street. The first segment of work will occur on the north side of Centre Street from just west of Bathurst Street to just west of New Westminster Drive. Please see below for further details.
work dates*: Friday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Dec. 23
work hours*: 7am–7pm
what you need to know:
- The gas main will be installed using directional drilling, a tunneling technique that minimizes disruption and excavation. Trenches will also be used in select areas where needed.
- This work will require curb lane closures around the work areas.
- Sidewalks will remain open wherever possible. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signage will be onsite to help guide pedestrians.
- Bus stops may be temporarily relocated as work progresses. Directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open stop.
- Access will be maintained to properties and businesses.
- Due to the nature of this work, there will be construction-related noise, dust and vibration from equipment and trucks.
- There may be noise prior to 7am as crews assemble and arrange the equipment they require.
- Some overnight and/or weekend work may be required.
- Towards the end of the work, crews will connect gas services to the new gas main and restore the work area. If there are planned service interruptions, advance notice will be given to impacted businesses and/or residences.
*Please note: As with other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather or other variables. We are committed to providing advance notice whenever possible. When work progresses according to schedule, crews typically work from 7am–5pm. If additional time is required, crews will work until 7pm unless otherwise noted.
Interested in learning more about the many steps needed to upgrade critical infrastructure? Check out this video: Digging Deep >> Utilities at a Glance and this blog: The Murky World of Underground Infrastructure.
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