May 12, 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 ongoing at various locations between Edgeley Blvd./Interchange Way to east of Bowes Rd./Baldwin Ave. Two segments of paving are planned for this weekend: the south side of the Jane Street and Highway 7 intersection, and on Highway 7 at Hillside Ave. Please see below for details for temporary lane reductions, closures and traffic impacts:
work location #1: paving at Jane St. and Highway 7
work dates*: Saturday, May 14 to Monday, May 16
work hours: 7am Saturday to 6am Monday, 24 hours a day
- Eastbound Hwy. 7 traffic will be reduced to one lane, from east of Edgeley Blvd./Interchange Way to Creditstone Rd. The eastbound left-turn at Jane will be closed; however, U-turns are available at Creditstone. The eastbound right-turn to Jane will be open.
- Westbound Hwy. 7 traffic will have two open lanes. The westbound left-turn at Jane will be closed; however, U-turns are available at Edgeley/Interchange.
- Northbound traffic on Jane St. will be reduced to one lane from north of Interchange Way/Peelar Rd. to the intersection closure, and the left-turn lane will be closed; however U-turns are available at Creditstone.
- Southbound traffic on Jane St. will be reduced to one lane from south of Portage Pkwy to the intersection, and the left-turn lane on Jane will be closed; however U-turns are available at Edgeley/Interchange.In addition, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at various locations intermittently between Jane to Bowes for median work.
- In addition, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at various locations intermittently between Jane to Bowes for median work.
work location #2: paving at Hillside Ave. and Highway 7
work dates*: Saturday, May 14 to Sunday, May 15
work hours: 7am Saturday to 7pm Sunday, 24 hours a day
- The intersection of Hillside Ave. and Highway 7 will be closed on Saturday until the afternoon, along with a short distance on the west and east side of the intersection, as crews work around the clock to complete grinding and paving activities.
- Eastbound Highway 7 traffic will be reduced to one lane from just west of Keele St. to just east of Hillside Ave. Note that the Baldwin-Highway 7 intersection is open.
- Starting on Saturday evening, Hillside Ave. access will open up and eastbound Highway 7 traffic will shift to the south side, with one lane open from just west of Keele St. to just east of Hillside Ave.
- Left turning movements and U-turns will be available at Keele St., Creditstone Rd. and Baldwin/Bowes.
- In addition, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at various locations intermittently between Jane to Bowes for median work.
*Regarding the work activities above, please be advised:
- Detour signs will be posted and paid duty police officers will be on site to help guide pedestrians and drivers.
- 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.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your Community Liaisons:
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