culvert work continues on Highway 7

January 25, 2018

Tomorrow, crews will be continuing work on the culvert east of Wigwoss Drive/Helen Street. This waterproofing work is required before the culvert is filled in. This work will require lane and sidewalk closures. Please see below for further details.

work dates*: Friday, Jan. 26
work hours*: 9am–4pm

what you need to know:

  • To accommodate crews waterproofing the culvert, a short segment of the eastbound and westbound curb lanes on Highway 7 east of Wigwoss/Helen will be closed.
  • Pedestrians may be detoured to the sidewalk on the opposite side of Highway 7 West from where work is happening. Directional signs will be posted on site.
  • Access to businesses will remain open at all times. Signage will be posted.
  • For more information, check out our blogpost, What is a culvert, anyway?
  • Due to the nature of this work, there will be construction-related noise and dust 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 other road construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather or other variables. We are committed to providing advance notice whenever possible. Check twitter.com/vivanext for last-minute updates.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Michelle Goland
Community Liaison Specialist
cell:416.797.5653
email: michelle.goland@york.ca