April 28, 2016
It’s an exciting time as the transformation of Highway 7 progresses! As crews continue work on sidewalks and vivastations, the next segments of paving are beginning at various locations between Edgeley Blvd./Interchange Way to the GO Barrie Bridge. These paving activities will be completed in sections over the next several months and will include closures and detours.
The first paving weekend of 2016 is coming up, with paving on the south side of the Baldwin Ave. and Highway 7 intersection. Please see below for details on the temporary lane reductions, closures and traffic impacts.
work dates*: Friday, April 29 to Monday, May 2
work hours: 24 hours a day from 7pm Friday to 6am Monday
what you need to know:
- The south side of Hwy 7 will be closed from just west of Baldwin to the GO Barrie Bridge, including the Baldwin-Hwy 7 intersection, as crews work around the clock to complete paving activities.
- Traffic will be shifted to the north and reduced to one lane in each direction from Hillside to the GO Barrie Bridge.
- No u-turns will be permitted in either direction on Hwy 7 at Bowes Rd. during the work.
- U-turns will be permitted at Keele and at Centre St.
- To access Montana Kitchen Supplies, please use Hillside and Baldwin.
- Detour signs will be in place to use Keele St., Rivermede Rd., N Rivermede Rd. and Bowes Rd., as well as Hillside for residents in the area.
- Residents on the south side of Hwy 7, west of Baldwin, will be able to access their properties and park in their driveways. Residents east of Baldwin will be provided with parking, as marked.
- Paid duty officers will be on site to help guide pedestrians and drivers.
- The bus stop will be relocated to the south-east side of the Baldwin closure. Signs will be posted.
- There will be construction-related noise from equipment and trucks.
- Please give yourself enough time to get to your destination, and remember to reduce your speed through construction zones.
Please note: As with all construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather or other variables. We are committed to providing advance notice whenever possible.
Thank you for your patience as we transform Highway 7. For the most up-to-date information about the paving schedule, please visit vivanext.com/paving7.
Carrie Slattery
Community Liaison Specialist
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext. 71129
Email: carrie.slattery@york.ca
Laura Black
Community Liaison Specialist
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext. 71181
Email: laura.black@york.ca