WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Upgrades to Ninth Line in Markham
Upgrading crosswalks to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements
Yorkregion.com
Jan. 17, 2020
Simone Joseph
York Region is making improvements to Ninth Line from Fincham Avenue to Tiers Gate/White’s Hill Avenue in Markham.
JUST THE FACTS
Road changes will include intersection improvements at Fincham Avenue and at Tiers Gate/White’s Hill Avenue.
Changes include:
- New left-turn lanes
- Upgrading crosswalks to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements (including pavement markings, accessible pedestrian signals, and curb ramps for easier access for pedestrians with mobility devices)
- Repaving with new asphalt
- Installing new curbs and catch basins on the east side of Ninth Line
Due to unforeseen delays, the road construction has been rescheduled to begin in the spring of 2020 when the weather will be more conducive to the type of construction being planned.
When construction commences in spring 2020, Ninth Line will remain open to traffic during construction, and access to residences and businesses will be maintained. To accommodate construction, the closure of one northbound lane may occur between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
