WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?: Stretch of Bathurst Street in Richmond Hill to get sidewalk, street lighting

Construction work will create continuous sidewalk from Highway 7 to King Vaughan Road

Yorkregion.com
November 18, 2020

York Region is working to provide more connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists along a stretch of Bathurst Street in Richmond Hill.

JUST THE FACTS:

What: A sidewalk and street lighting are being installed along the east side of Bathurst Street, between Shaftsbury Avenue and Gamble Road.

When: Construction work began in early October and is anticipated to be completed by mid-December 2020. Bathurst Street will remain open to traffic and access will be maintained, however, a temporary lane closure of one northbound lane may be required between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Saturday for construction.

Why: These improvements are intended to benefit pedestrians and cyclists, as they will create a continuous sidewalk from Hwy. 7 to King Vaughan Road.

Contact: If you have any questions regarding this project, contact Vanessa Savelli at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75923 or transportation@york.ca, or Gary Leonard at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75935 or transportation@york.ca