overnight water main installation from Harding to Elmwood with closure at May

November, 18 2016

Water main crews are continuing to progress along Yonge Street. On Monday night, they will begin installing the next segment of water main on the east side of Yonge, from Harding Boulevard East to Elmwood Avenue. Please see below for further details.

Harding Blvd. to Elmwood Ave.

work dates*: Starting Monday, November 21 for approximately 3 weeks
work times*: Overnight [8pm–7am]

Crews will be trenching along the east side of Yonge St., starting at Harding and heading north.
Traffic will be reduced overnight to one lane in each direction through the Harding intersection for the first week.
Temporary northbound curb lane closures on Yonge will be required through the work area during off-peak hours.
Traffic control staff and paid duty police officers will be onsite as required.
Sidewalks will be closed through the work area. Posted signs will guide you to your destination.
Access to businesses and properties near work areas will be maintained.

closure at May Ave.

work dates*: Monday, November 21
work times*: Overnight [7pm-7am]

Thru-traffic from May will be closed at Yonge.
Please follow posted detour signs that will guide motorists around the closure.
Please drive with care and give yourself extra time to get to your destination safely.

crews dedicated to minimize disruption where possible:

Limit the reversing of vehicles with back-up safety beeper
Aim headlights away from buildings and homes
Reduce the banging noise from dump truck tailgates
Set up portable lights in a way that limits upcasting onto buildings
Ensure equipment is well maintained and running well

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we perform this complex work deep below the roadway as quickly as possible. We understand it is very disruptive to those who live and work in the area, and have taken steps to reduce the impacts where possible.

While we aim to balance the needs of commuters, businesses, area residents, the community at large and the project, night work is sometimes unavoidable. Read more about how we balance the needs of the corridor in our recent blog working day and night.

If you have questions about the rapidway project, please visit vivanext.com, or contact your Community Liaison.

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