Road Construction

Thompson Road (Louis St. Laurent Avenue to Britannia Road

• Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021
• Road widening to four lanes and urbanization
• Roundabout at Whitlock Avenue and temporary traffic Signals at Logan Drive
• Bike lanes and multi-use pathways
• Staged closures of Thompson Road will be required to facilitate the work
• Project ensures the efficient movement of people and goods, and supports the development of the Boyne Secondary Plan area

Main Street East (James Snow Parkway to Fifth Line) and Fifth Line (Hwy. 401 to Main Street) 

• Construction is anticipated to start in summer 2021, with completion in late 2022/early 2023
• Widening of Main Street to four lanes
• Urbanization and intersection modifications at Main Street and Fifth Line, and the realignment and urbanization of Fifth Line
• Project will help facilitate efficient movement of people and goods and supports the development of the Derry Green Secondary Plan area
• Project is partially funded by the Canada Community-Building Fund

Bronte Street (Victoria Street to Steeles Avenue) 

• Multi-year project, starting with utility relocations in spring 2021 and overall completion of the project is scheduled for late 2023/early 2024
• Utility relocations, reconstruction of the roadway (including the removal of the jog in the road)
• Urbanization and replacement of the bridge over the 16 Mile Creek tributary
• Region of Halton Infrastructure along a portion of Bronte Street
• Staged road closures to facilitate construction and to minimize the time required to complete the work
• Project is partially funded by the Canada Community-Building Fund

Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street

• Work is scheduled to start by the end of June 2021, with completion by the end of 2021
• Pavement rehabilitation, with isolated storm sewer work, concrete (sidewalk/curb) replacement where necessary
• Due to the nature of the work, it’s possible that the placement of top asphalt will occur in 2022

Main Street (just east of Commercial) bridge rehabilitation 

• Minor bridge rehabilitation scheduled for summer 2021
• Concrete repairs and lane restrictions will be in place during construction
• Work is required to ensure our critical infrastructure is in a state of good repair and ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the Town
• Project is partially funded by the Canada Community-Building Fund 

During construction 

During construction, the public is encouraged to plan travel in advance, consider alternate routes, follow signage and be patient while traveling in and around construction areas. The Town’s contractors deliver notices to properties directly impacted by construction.

While contractors are required to keep sites safe and free of any large debris, construction noise and dust will occur. While this can be an inconvenience, the Town strives to work with our contractors to mitigate impacts to residents.

Construction zone safety

Whether travelling by foot, car, bike or mobility device, be cautious around construction zones and areas where people are working on or near the road. We ask that you respect all site barricades and signage and do not enter work sites closed to the public.

When approaching a construction zone:

• Proceed with caution and obey all warning signs, people and/or devices that are directing traffic through the area
• When driving, lower speed limits are posted to increase worker safety and reflect increased road hazards, such as construction vehicles in the area, uneven or gravel surfaces, narrowed lanes etc.
• Drive carefully and adjust your driving to suit the conditions, do not change lanes, be ready for sudden stops and watch for workers and related construction vehicles and equipment on the road
• If your lane is blocked and no one is directing traffic, yield to the driver coming from the opposite direction and when the way is clear, move slowly and carefully around the obstacle

Be sure to treat people working on roads with respect, and be patient if traffic is delayed due to the construction work taking place.

After completion 

After a project is complete, crew members may return to the site in the weeks following construction to perform cleanup activities and correct any deficiencies (work that was not completed in line with the contract, or work that needs repair) that may have been identified through the final inspection.

All of the Town’s construction contracts have a two year warranty. Inspections take place after and before each winter during this period to identify any work that the contractor may need to fix prior to the warranty expiration. This type of work may include fixing pre-mature cracks in concrete curb, replacing settled sidewalk bays or replacing sod or other landscaping elements.

Road closure map 

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Road construction forecast map 

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How to use the maps

Navigation 

Click and drag anywhere on the map to see closures and construction projects. Click on a road closure or construction project to view specific information.

Legend

Closures and construction projects are displayed as different colours depending on the severity of the closure or type of construction. Current road closures are shown are solid lines and road closures coming up within the next two weeks are shown as dotted lines.

Finding detailed information

Click on the description link to view the full road closure notice or construction project details.

Zoom in/out

Use the plus and minus button (bottom left) to zoom in and out.

Crack sealing program

• Involves sealing cracks on roads deemed to be in fair to good condition to prevent water from seeping into the road and to further extend life of existing asphalt
• Usually occurs two to five years before asphalt overlay

Expanded asphalt program 

• Usually specific to our rural and industrial roads
• Completed within the existing Town’s right of way and includes adding a one-metre paved shoulder when feasible, as well as minor/localized ditching and culvert replacement
• Exact method of rehabilitation is determined through geotechnical work completed during the design phase of the project

Asphalt overlay 

• Program takes place from May to fall
• Road asphalt overlay and localized curb and sidewalk replacement
• Full listing of roads in this year’s asphalt overlay program can be found in the road construction map and if your road is included, you will receive a notice directly
• Residents may need to park temporarily on side streets when certain construction activities are being performed

Process details

1. Surveying is conducted
2. An informal Project Initiation Meeting is held for new projects, with stakeholders, at the start of the design process
3. Design work continues, including modifications from initial public feedback
4. Public Input - A formal Public Information Centre is held later in the design process to present detailed design(s) to the community, at which time input is also requested
5. The final design is presented to Council for approval
6. Design projects generally begin in the spring and are completed in the late fall or early winter
7. Construction projects are typically tendered in the winter and early spring
8. Work generally commences in mid to late spring
9. Construction timing, particularly in or near waterways, may be constrained by environmental requirements
10. Every effort is made to minimize disruption to abutting properties during construction

Due to the scope or scale of any individual project, timelines and steps may vary. For example, not all projects will include a Project Initiation Meeting or Public Information Centre.

Environmental assessments

The Town currently has one ongoing Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, the Boyne Active Transportation Link.  

An environmental assessment first step in all of our capital road projects. The project schedule (or type) according to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process is determined.

The MCEA has five phases:

1. Identify the problem or opportunity
2. Identify alternative solutions and evaluate them
3. Prepare and evaluate alternative design concepts for the preferred solution
4. Prepare an environmental study report
5. Implementation (complete detailed design and ultimately proceed to construction)

Funding

The Canada Community-Building Fund is money the federal government gives to municipalities twice a year to support local infrastructure.

Local road construction projects partly funded by the Canada Community-Building Fund include:

• Bridge and culvert rehabilitation
• Expanded asphalt
• Asphalt overlay
• Bronte Street (Main Street to Steeles Avenue) development
• Fifth Line urbanization
• Campbell Avenue (east of Guelph Line) reconstruction

 Visit the Association of Municipalities Ontario to learn more about Canada Community-Building funding. 

Asphalt overlay 

Expanded asphalt

Reconstruction and improvements 

Reconstruction/replacement

Surface treatment 

Urbanization