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The City of Vaughan is continuously working to improve roads, parks, facilities and other essential infrastructure that keep Vaughan moving forward. These investments are made with your hard-earned tax dollars, and I am committed to using them responsibly and transparently.
I recognize that construction can sometimes cause disruptions. I want you to know what’s happening in your community, and what to expect during the process.
Below is a list of current projects underway that may cause a disruption in your routine.
- NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE: Highway 400 northbound off-ramp to Major Mackenzie Drive
The Ministry of Transportation is widening Highway 400, from Langstaff Road to Major Mackenzie Drive, from eight to 10 lanes. Construction is underway and will be carried out in phases until the project is complete, which is anticipated for August 2027.
To safely complete ramp rehabilitation work, the Highway 400 northbound off-ramp to Major Mackenzie Drive will be closed from Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 17 at 5 a.m. Signage will be in place to guide traffic through detour routes.
More information about the work is available at 400langstafftomajormac.ca.
2. Improvements planned for Portage Parkway, from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street
The City of Vaughan is making improvements to Portage Parkway, from Applewood Crescent to Jane Street.
Phase 1, which is scheduled to begin in November, will include:
- site preparation, including relocating private service maintenance holes.
- installing a new sanitary sewer.
- installing temporary traffic signals in preparation for road work.
- tree removal and erosion control.
To safely complete this work, water service disruptions will be required at times – businesses and residents will be given at least 48 hours’ notice when possible.
3. NOTICE: Road safety improvements on Peak Point Boulevard, between Regency View Heights and Meadow Ridge Court
The City of Vaughan is improving road safety on Peak Point Boulevard, between Regency View Heights and Meadow Ridge Court, by adding a controlled pedestrian crossing connecting the multi-use trail on either side of the road.
Pre-construction/design activities, including marking the locations of underground utilities – like gas and hydro – with different coloured paint, will begin this fall. Construction is expected to begin next spring/summer and be completed by November 2026.
4. NOTICE: Road safety improvements on Beverley Glen Boulevard
The City of Vaughan is improving road safety in your community with new traffic control measures, including:
- traffic signals on Beverley Glen Boulevard, between Worth Boulevard and Ventura Way (in front of Wilshire Elementary School, located at 265 Beverley Glen Blvd.).
- a controlled pedestrian crossing over Beverley Glen Boulevard at Kingsbridge Circle (across from Thornhill Green Park, located at 19 Beverely Glen Blvd.).
Pre-construction/design activities, including marking the locations of underground utilities – like gas and hydro – with different coloured paint, will begin this fall. Construction is expected to begin next spring/summer and be completed by November 2026.
5. NOTICE: Road safety improvements at the SmartCentres Vaughan Northwest shopping plaza
The City of Vaughan is improving road safety at the SmartCentres Vaughan Northwest shopping plaza, located at 3600 Major Mackenzie Dr.
New traffic control measures include:
- a signalized intersection on Cityview Boulevard at the entrance that leads east to Home Depot (55 Cityview Blvd.) and west to the Walmart Supercentre (3600 Major Mackenzie Dr.).
Pre-construction/design activities, including marking the locations of underground utilities – like gas and hydro – with different coloured paint, will begin this fall. Construction is expected to begin next spring/summer and be completed by November 2026.
6. NOTICE: Lane reductions along Rutherford Road, between Creditstone Road/Melville Avenue and Greenock Drive
As part of York Region’s Rutherford Road from Jane Street to Westburne Drive/Barrhill Road improvements project, CN Rail is widening the bridge along Rutherford Road. To safely complete this work, Rutherford Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction, between Creditstone Road/Melville Avenue and Greenock Drive.
Work is scheduled to begin in late October and continue until fall 2026. Access to all nearby homes and businesses will be maintained. As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather.
7. NOTICE: Stormwater infrastructure improvements coming to Rainbow Creek Park
The City of Vaughan is upgrading the stormwater management infrastructure at Rainbow Creek Park (5450 Highway 7). Work will include constructing a stormwater management pond and new pedestrian trails.
Construction is scheduled to begin by late fall and is anticipated to be completed by early 2027.
8. UPDATE: Road closures on Peter Rupert Avenue extended
The City of Vaughan is installing a new storm sewer along Peter Rupert Avenue and McNaughton Road. Due to inclement weather, the work along Peter Rupert Avenue and Golden Orchard Road/Barletta Drive, and Peter Rupert Avenue and Jazz Drive/Ascalon Drive, has been extended until Thursday, Nov. 20.
Work will continue to take place on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Detour signage will be in place to guide traffic. Schools and businesses impacted by the work have been notified of the schedule change.
9. NOTICE: Watermain replacement on Bruce Street at Highway 7
The City of Vaughan is replacing a watermain on Bruce Street at Highway 7. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of November 2025. To safely and efficiently complete the work, there will be continued lane reductions on Bruce Street. Traffic control is in place to guide vehicles through the area.
As part of the work, curb boxes on Bruce Street will also be replaced. If your curb box is located within your driveway, access will be temporarily impacted until the work is completed, which is typically by the end of the day. You will be given 24 hours’ notice of the replacement work and asked to remove all vehicles from the area.
During your curb box replacement, water service to your home will be interrupted for approximately one hour.
More information about the work is available at vaughan.ca/InfrastructureProjects.
More information is available at vaughan.ca/DisruptionsAndClosures.
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