Spring Update - Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Green Lane

March 21, 2024
In the Towns of Newmarket and East Gwillimbury

York Region is transforming Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Green Lane in the Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury to accommodate growth and provide more travel options.

In addition to widening and improving the road, we are upgrading large underground utility networks. Road reconstruction is an opportunity to replace older infrastructure, providing better service for our towns and preparing them for the future. In partnership with Newmarket-Tay Power, we are currently working on electrical improvements, including installing new hydro poles and wires.

road closure for hydro pole installation
Example of a road closure for hydro pole installation. Poles range in height from 75 to 110 feet.

Project update

The project is in the advance construction phase to prepare for road widening in 2025. 

Completed work

  • Built noise barriers and retaining walls
  • Installed new hydro poles on caissons (footings) and utilities
  • Installed traffic signals at Canadian Tire and Yonge-Kingston Centre entrance

In-progress and planned

  • Install new hydro lines and utilities, including poles and caissons
  • Build noise barriers between London Road and Bristol Road
  • Move entrance traffic signals at Upper Canada Mall and NewRoads GM dealership entrance

 

Installing a 4.5-metre deep caisson
Installing a 4.5-metre deep caisson (hydro pole foundation) on Yonge Street, October 2023.

Impacts to travellers and residents 

Spring 2024 - Short duration road and lane closures to install hydro poles

  • Sections of Yonge Street will be temporarily closed to traffic for periods of 15 minutes or less when hydro poles are installed; closures are necessary due to hydro poles’ size, height and weight and to safely accommodate work and travellers
  • Travellers will experience reduced lanes when equipment is positioned to place poles
  • Police will be on site to help direct traffic 

Throughout 2024, construction will continue mainly on Yonge Street boulevards and shoulders. Lane closures may be required to safely complete construction. Sidewalks and pedestrian pathways will be open on one side of the road with signs providing direction. Business entrances will always be open. 

We understand construction causes inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Travellers are encouraged to use navigation tools to plan ahead.

Visit the Yonge Street project page for more information

 

Hydro Pole Facts

68 hydro poles will be installed

General Inquiries:
York Region Transportation Operations, Public Works
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000
TTY: 1-866-512-6228
Email: @email

After hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200