WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Transformation of Richmond Hill's Leslie Street north of Elgin Mills
There will be lane width reductions during off-peak hours
Yorkregion.com
Nov. 26, 2019
Simone Joseph
We’ve published stories about improvements on Leslie Street, especially from Elgin Mills Road to 19th Avenue, and thought it was time to re-examine this part of the city.
JUST THE FACTS
Current work: Right now, work is taking place on the east side, just north of Elgin Mills to about half a kilometre north of this area.
How this affects you: Leslie Street remains open during peak hours in both directions. There will be lane width reductions during off-peak hours (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) for construction. Travellers may experience impacts to their travel time during these off-peak hours.
Budget: The budget for the project is $17.1 million.
Result: When Leslie Street has been transformed, it will include the following improvements:
- Widening Leslie Street to four lanes from Elgin Mills Road to 19th Avenue, with the addition of left-turn lanes
- Installing a multi-use path on the west side of Leslie Street and a sidewalk on the east side of Leslie Street
- Enhancing street lighting to encourage cycling and walking along regional roads
Completion:
Road improvements are expected to be completed by summer 2021.
Updates: For construction updates, go to york.ca/roadconstruction.
