WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Improvements to Leslie Street in Richmond Hill slated for completion in fall

Leslie Street will remain open to traffic, temporary lane reductions may be required

Yorkregion.com
Aug. 30, 2021
Yoyo Yan

Improvements continue on Leslie Street from Elgin Mills Road to 19th Avenue to accommodate growth and improve traffic flow in Richmond Hill.

JUST THE FACTS:

When: Anticipated completion in fall 2021

Where: Leslie Street, from Elgin Mills Road to 19th Avenue

Construction update:

Since work began in fall 2019, the following improvements have been completed:

Widened Leslie Street from two to four lanes

Reconstructed McCague Avenue to bring it in line with the new Leslie Street

Installed two large culverts on Leslie Street that convey tributaries of the Rouge River

Installed concrete storage tanks to collect stormwater run-off during large storms

Installed storm sewers

The work still to be completed includes:

Intersection work at Leslie Street and William F. Bell Parkway, including paving work and activating the permanent traffic signals

Boulevard, sidewalk and street lighting work

Final paving, tree planting and landscaping

Impacts to traffic:

Leslie Street will remain open to traffic, and access will be maintained
Temporary lane reductions may be required Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Reminders:

Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or delays related to COVID-19 public health guidelines. York Region will provide advance notice whenever possible.