WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?: New traffic lights added to Davis Drive in King
New traffic lights on Davis Drive, Jane Street and Keele Street to be complete by end of 2019
Yorkregion.com
Dec. 16, 2019
Amanda Persico
York Region replacing temporary traffic lights with permanent signals.
Just the facts:
- Location: Davis Drive and Jane Street in King Township;
- Construction started in early November is expected to be complete by the end of the year;
- The region is removing the temporary signals and replacing them with permanent traffic signals;
- The new traffic lights help improve visibility and safety at the intersection, and minimize maintenance with temporary traffic signals;
- The budget for the project is $185,000, which also includes two other intersection improvements. Flashing beacons are being installed at the Davis Drive and Dufferin Street intersection and at the Keele Street and East Humber Drive intersection.
- The Davis Drive and Jane Street construction amounts to about $168,000;
- The intersection will remain open, however daily temporary lane closures will be in place between 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate construction.
