utility installation continues along Yonge in Richmond Hill

September 28, 2017

Utility installation is underway along Yonge Street in Richmond Hill. Starting Monday, crews will install a duct bank [a structure which gathers together and encases utility cables] across 16th Avenue, just east of Yonge.

work dates*: Monday, October 2 – Friday, October 13
work hours: 7am – 7pm

what you need to know:

Crews will install the duct bank across 16th by digging an open trench that will encase the utility cables. To accommodate this work, 16th will temporarily be reduced to one eastbound and one westbound lane around the work area from 9:30am – 7pm.
During stage 1, the right turn lane onto 16th from Yonge will be temporarily closed during work hours to accommodate this work.
Wherever possible, sidewalks will remain open. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signage will be onsite to guide pedestrians to the nearest open sidewalk.
Access will be maintained to properties in the work area; 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.
Traffic control staff and paid duty police officers will be onsite.
Some weekend work may be required.
Due to the nature of this work, at times, there will be construction-related noise and dust from equipment and trucks.

*Please note: As with all construction projects, some work may be re-scheduled due to weather. We’ll provide advanced notice when possible. Watch twitter.com/vivanext for last-minute updates.

As always, please contact us if you have any questions about the rapidway construction.