WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Temporary intersection closure on 16th Ave and Markham Road

The 16th Ave sewer rehabilitation project is entering Phase 2

Yorkregion.com
July 15, 2022

York Region is rehabilitating a 1.5 km section of the York Durham Sewage System on 16th Avenue from Mingay Avenue to west of Williamson Road in the City of Markham.

JUST THE FACTS

When: Friday, July 15 at 7 p.m. to Monday, July 18 at 7 a.m.

Where: Northbound and southbound lanes at 16th Avenue and Highway 48/Markham Road will be closed. Lane restrictions will be in place for eastbound and westbound traffic.

Why: To install the temporary sewage bypass pipe across the intersection.

What: Follow the posted detour routes.

• Northbound traffic -- East on 16th Avenue, north on Ninth Line, west on Major Mackenzie Drive and north to Highway 48.

• Southbound traffic -- South on Markham Road, west on Edward Jeffreys Avenue, south on Mingay Avenue, east on 16th Avenue and south on Markham Road.

• York Region Transit (YRT) service along 16th Avenue will continue during rehabilitation work; however, bus stop #2996 on 16th Avenue and Highway 48/Markham Road will be temporary closed.

• GO Transit service along Highway 48/Markham Road will continue but will follow the detour route; bus stop #102113 will be closed due to the temporary intersection / lane closure.

• Access to all businesses near the 16th Avenue and Highway 48/Markham Road intersection will be maintained and there are no planned impacts to the water or wastewater services.

• Pedestrians are advised to use the south side sidewalk as the north side sidewalk on 16th Avenue will be closed; directional signs will be in place.

• There will be construction-related noise and dust, though every effort to minimize it will be made.

For more information on the 16th Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation project, visit york.ca/waterconstruction. As with all construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather or other conditions.