utility installation on Gamble at Yonge

February 26, 2018

Starting tomorrow, crews will be installing a duct bank [a structure which gathers together and encases telecommunication cables] across Gamble Road, at Yonge Street, starting on the northwest corner, working south.

work dates*: Tuesday, February 27 – Thursday, March 1
work hours*: 7am-7pm

what you need to know:

stage 1:

Crews will be installing a duct bank across Gamble, starting on the northwest corner, working south.
To accommodate this work, westbound traffic will be reduced to one thru-lane, within the work zone, east and west of the intersection.
Dedicated right- and left-turn lanes onto Yonge will be maintained for the duration of this work.
Crews will backfill and steel plate the work area at the end of each day.

stage 2:

Crews will progress south across Gamble.
To accommodate this work, eastbound traffic on Gamble will be reduced to a shared left- and thru-lane.
Westbound traffic on 19th will also be reduced to one thru-lane. The dedicated left and right onto Yonge, from 19th, will be maintained.
Crews will backfill and steel plate the work area at the end of each day.

stage 3:

Crews will then install the duct bank on the southwest corner of the intersection.
To accommodate this work, eastbound traffic on Gamble will be reduced to one shared thru- and right-turn lane. The dedicated left-turn lane onto Yonge will be maintained.
The sidewalk located on the southwest corner of the intersection will be temporarily closed for the duration of this work.
After this work area has been backfilled, crews will pave the entire work area.

other details:

Paid duty police officers will be onsite for the duration of this work.
Access to businesses and properties near the work area will be maintained.
Wherever possible, sidewalks will remain open. If a sidewalk is closed, directional signage will be onsite to guide pedestrians to the nearest open sidewalk.
Please expect delays, 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 advance notice when possible. Watch twitter.com/vivanext for last-minute updates.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.