May 09, 2014

To accommodate the road widening on Highway 7 West, hydro crews will be relocating hydro poles farther back from the roadway. Starting next week, new wooden poles will be installed along Highway 7 West

Work dates: Starting on Monday, May 12, 2014 for approximately five months
Work hours: 7am to 7pm

work locations

• Crews will install hydro poles along the boulevards on both the north and south sides of Highway 7 West between the CN Bridge and Bowes Road/Baldwin Avenue.
• Generally, work will move east however, crews will be required, at times, to move back and forth throughout the corridor to complete work.

general description of hydro relocation process

• Crews will excavate pits and install new wooden poles
• Hydro service will be transferred from old poles to new poles

what impact will there be?

• There will be temporary, rolling east and westbound curb lane closures along Highway 7 West, from CN Bridge to Bowes Road/Baldwin Avenue.
• Wherever possible, sidewalks will remain open. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signage will be onsite to guide pedestrians.
• Access will be maintained to driveways in work areas.
• Bus stops may be temporarily relocated as the hydro work moves down the corridor. Where bus stops are affected, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop.
• Traffic control staff and police 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.

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.