underground hydro relocation work underway on highway 7 west

February 06, 2014

As hydro crews continue to install underground hydro lines from Edgeley Boulevard to east of Jane Street, please be reminded that traffic shifts and lane closures are in place at Jane Street and Highway 7. This work will be completed in segments over several months. Please see details below:

dates*: Thursday, February 6, 2014, for approximately six weeks
hours of work: 7am to 7pm

work locations

  • Crews will install underground hydro lines along the boulevards on both the north and south sides of Highway 7 West between Millway Avenue to east of Jane Street, and the along the northeast side of Jane Street. They will also be excavating and working within the intersection.
  • Construction activities will move back and forth throughout these work areas.

general description of hydro relocation process

  • Pits will be excavated and new hydro cables will be installed underground.
  • Hydro service will be transferred from old poles to new underground cables.
  • Crews will then remove old wooden poles, backfill and restore the work areas.

what impact will there be?

  • All north and southbound traffic on Jane Street has been shifted to the west side of the intersection and is reduced to two lanes in each direction. East and westbound lanes on Highway 7 will also be reduced in this work area.
  • Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times, with dedicated left-turn lanes. Dedicated right-turn lanes will be reduced. Expect traffic delays due to lane restrictions.
  • Sidewalks may be impacted by this work. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signs will be onsite to guide pedestrians.
  • Access will be maintained to driveways in work areas.
  • Bus stops may be temporarily relocated. Directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop.
  • Traffic control staff and paid duty officers will be on site as required.
  • There will be construction-related noise and dust from equipment and trucks. Some weekend work may be required. 

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Thank you for your patience during this time. If you have any questions about the rapidway project, please call:

Carrie Slattery
Community Liaison
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext.1129
Cell: 289.716.0091
Email: carrie.slattery@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.