2019 Asphalt Resurfacing
Project construction budget is $3.6M and expected completion date is Fall 2019. Asphalt resurfacing including concrete curb and sidewalk repairs on selected streets.
The asphalt surface of the noted streets has deteriorated with patches, multiple cracks and some rutting. The primary purpose of the asphalt road resurfacing is to prevent roads from deteriorating to the point that they would require more extensive and costly rehabilitation and/or reconstruction.
Project Updates
May 21, 2019
Asphalt paving will begin on Yonge Street on Thursday May 23rd.
Yonge Street will be reduced to 1 lane northbound and 1 lane southbound for the
duration of the paving operation. Paving of the base is expected to continue
into the following week. Traffic congestion is expected during this time. If
possible, please avoid using Yonge Street between Big Bay Point and Huronia as
well as Burton Street from Huronia to Milburn Street.
May 17, 2019
- Asphalt milling and curb repairs finished today (May 17)
- The contractor plans to start paving base asphalt on Wednesday, May 22 and should be complete by the following week.
- The sidewalk repairs are to be completed next week.
- Frozen water service repairs are to be completed over the next few weeks. Details of the schedule for this work are being finalized.
- Top lift asphalt would then occur after the frozen water service repairs are complete. The contractor is on track for completion ahead of the July 1 deadline stipulated in the contract.
- As top lift paving schedules are firmed up, details will be available on this web page.
April 29, 2019
Curb and sidewalk repairs have commenced on Yonge Street and
a minor disruption to traffic is expected. The work on Yonge Street also
includes asphalt resurfacing that will commence once the curb and sidewalk
repairs are complete. The resurfacing is expected to start in mid-May and full
lane closures are expected. One lane in each direction and access to the
properties will be maintained at all times.
Project Features
- Removal and replacement of some of the existing concrete curbs where necessary
- Removal and replacement of some of the existing concrete sidewalk where necessary
- Adjustment of existing frames and grates on catch basins including some replacements
- Adjustment of existing frames and grates on maintenance holes including some replacements
- Adjustment of existing water value boxes to grade including some replacements
• Removal of existing asphalt (partial and some full depth)
• Supply and placement of hot mix asphalt
• Reinstatement of any traffic signal loops
• Reinstatement of any pavement markings
• Boulevard restoration (topsoil and seed/sod)
• Driveway restoration
Schedule
| Yonge Street - From Big Bay Point Road to Milburn Street | April 15 to July 1 |
| Welham Road - From Churchill Drive to Mapleview Drive East (including east half of Churchill Drive) | May 27 to May 31 |
Leacock Drive - From Cundles Road to Letitia Street
(including Lampman Lane) | July 1 to August 8th |
| Cheltenhamm Road - From Johnson Street to Penetanguishene Road | August 9 to August 22 |
| Eccles Street - From Wellington Street West to Dunlop Street West | August 22 to September 11 |
Affected Services
Water, sanitary, sewer, Hydro, Telephone, Cable TV, and gas services should not be affected by the construction, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Curbside Collection: On the normal curbside collection day, residents are asked to place all garbage, organics, recyclables and yard waste materials at the front of your property as usual. The construction contractor will remove these items and take them to outside of the construction zone, for pickup by the City’s waste pickup contractor. Your garbage cans, recyclable items to the front of your property by 7 a.m. otherwise these items might not be picked up.
Access to Properties
All reasonable efforts will be made to maintain vehicle access to driveways. However, there may be some temporary interruptions to access during construction. Access will be restored as quickly as possible. The Contractor will provide prior notice of any imminent access restrictions to the businesses and residents. Pedestrian access to all homes and businesses will be maintained during construction.
Safety
The Contractor is required to conduct his work in a safe manner, including fencing of deep excavations, etc. We ask that you take extra caution during the construction period to ensure everyone’s safety.
Traffic Impacts
All road will remain open to through traffic during construction, although lane closures and restrictions can be expected in order to accommodate construction activities. We ask for your patience in such instances.