July 14, 2015

As part of the next phase of gas main installation, crews will be working on the west side of Yonge Street between Mulock Drive and Clearmeadow Boulevard. This work will happen in segments for the duration of work along Yonge. Please see below for details about the next segment.

Work dates*: Wednesday, July 15 – Friday, August 28, 2015
Work hours*: 7am to 7pm
Locations: West side of Yonge Street from Mulock Drive to Clearmeadow Boulevard

Work description

• The gas main will be installed using directional drilling, a tunneling technique that minimizes disruption and excavation.
• Connecting gas services to the new gas main, filling trenches and restoring the road and boulevard.
• Crews continue underground utility investigations along Yonge.

What you need to know

• The southbound right turn lane on Yonge at Mulock will be closed for the duration of this work.
• Motorists and transit riders may experience traffic delays in these areas.
• The pedestrian sidewalk on the west side of Yonge between Mulock and Clearmeadow will be closed for the duration of this work.
• Pedestrians will have access to the sidewalk on the east side of Yonge. Watch for directional signage.
• Traffic control staff and paid duty officers will be on site as required.
• There will be construction-related noise, dust and vibration disturbances from equipment and trucks. Some weekend work may be required.

We understand that construction can be disruptive and we thank you in advance for your patience during this time.

Yonge Street Rapidway

Leslie Pawlowski | Community Liaison | 905.505.1430 | leslie.pawlowski@york.ca

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