utility work continues along Yonge

April 13, 2017

With construction season ramping up, residents can expect to see a number of items underway along Yonge Street in Richmond Hill. Starting tomorrow, hydro crews will be installing new cables at the Yonge and 19th Avenue/Gamble Road intersection. On Monday, crews will also be installing a duct bank [a structure which gathers together and encases utility cables] from just north of Bernard Avenue to just north of Devonsleigh Boulevard.

utility installation at Yonge from Bernard to Devonsleigh

Starting Monday, crews will be installing a duct bank on the east side of Yonge from just north of Bernard to just north of Devonsleigh.

work dates*: Monday, Apr. 17, for approximately 6 months
work hours: 7am-7pm

what you need to know:

There will be temporary northbound curb lane closures and right-turn lane closures required along Yonge from just north of Bernard to north of Devonsleigh. More information about these lane closures will be provided once the details are confirmed.
Wherever possible, sidewalks will remain open. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signage will be onsite to guide pedestrians.
Access will be maintained to properties in work areas; however driveways may be reduced or temporarily disrupted. Advance notice will be provided wherever possible.
Some bus stop relocations may be required for this work. Where bus stops are affected, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop.
Some weekend and overnight work may be required.
The equipment used for these operations will be stored along the boulevards for the duration of this work.
Please give yourself enough time to get to your destination, and remember to reduce your speed through construction zones.
Due to the nature of this work, at times, there will be construction-related noise, dust and vibration from equipment and trucks.

friday morning intersection outage at Yonge and 19th/Gamble

Starting tomorrow, hydro crews will be installing new power cables at the intersection of Yonge Street and 19th /Gamble, resulting in a temporary traffic signal outage.

work dates*: Friday, Apr. 14
work hours: 7am-3pm

what you need to know:

Alectra Utilities [formerly PowerStream] will be completing the installation of new power cables at the intersection of Yonge and 19th/Gamble.
This will involve a temporary disruption to the traffic lights. Power will be restored by 3pm on Friday.
Traffic control staff and paid duty police officers will be onsite for the duration of this work.
Wherever possible, sidewalks will remain open. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop.
Some bus stop relocations may be required for this work. Where bus stops are affected, directional signs will guide pedestrians to the nearest open bus stop.
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, some work may be re-scheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advanced notice when possible.

We understand that construction can be disruptive and we thank you for your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.