construction work on highway 7 east, aug. 23-29

August 22, 2014

The following lane closures and construction work is scheduled to take place next week on Highway 7 at the intersections indicated below. There are some detours in effect, please look for signage. Pedestrians please obey detour signs for safety.

Please note: Median rapidway paving work continues from Woodbine Avenue to Town Centre Boulevard from 7pm–6am, Friday, August 22, and possibly Saturday, August 23. This work is weather dependent and there will be noise and significant traffic delays. Please follow detour signs and give yourself enough time to get to your destination or plan alternate routes. Expect lane closures on Highway 7 between Warden and Highway 404.

Also, crews will be working Saturday, August 23 on Highway 7 from Warden Avenue to Highway 404 from 7am–2pm. Expect lane closures and traffic delays.

lane closures from saddlecreek drive to leslie street:

  • Eastbound and westbound curb lanes closed intermittently until August 29 from 9:30am–5pm.

lane closures from highway 404 to warden avenue:

  • Multiple lane closures along Highway 7, until September 8. Please note some lane closures may be from 7am–5pm. Expect heavy traffic in this area.

additional lane closures:

In addition to highway 7 lane closures, please note the following north/south lane closures:

  • East Valhalla Drive: Southbound curb lane closed 9:30am–5pm until August 29.
  • Frontenac Drive: Northbound traffic reduced to one lane north of Highway 7, until August 29
  • Woodbine Avenue:
    • South of Highway 7, northbound and eastbound curb lanes closed 9:30am–3:30pm, until August 29.
    • North of Highway 7, southbound and westbound curb lanes closed continuously, until August 29.
  • Lunar Crescent: Alternating northbound and southbound curb lane closed, until September 5.
  • Cochrane Drive:Northbound right turn lane closed 7am – 5pm until August 29.
  • Rodick Road:
    • Northbound and southbound curb lanes closed, until September 8.
    • Sidewalks on north and south sides of Highway 7 between Rodick Road and Town Centre Boulevard are closed.
  • South Town Centre Boulevard / Clegg Road: South Town Centre down to one lane in each direction from south of Cedarland Drive to Highway 7; Clegg Road curb lane closed east and westbound for intersection work, long term closure, from 7am–5pm.

map of construction areas

We understand that construction can be disruptive and we thank you in advance for your patience. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Please note: As with all construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advance notice whenever possible.

Nimisha Raja
Community Liaison Specialist
Tel: 905.886.6767 Ext. 1023
Cell: 416.712.8938
Email: nimisha.raja@york.ca