Construction on Mulock Drive and Bathurst Street

May 30, 2024
In the Town of Newmarket

Transportation improvements prepare York Region to meet the needs of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users today and into the future. York Region is making improvements to Mulock Drive from Bathurst Street to Yonge Street and Bathurst Street from Mulock Drive to north of William Dunn Crescent.

Duration: June 2024 to August 2024

Map showing construction area affecting Mulock Drive from Bathurst Street to Yonge Street and Bathurst Street from Mulock Drive to north of William Dunn Crescent

Road improvements

  • Removing and replacing asphalt road surface
  • Repairing curbs and gutters
  • Relining an existing culvert crossing Mulock Drive east of Bathurst Street
  • Intersection improvements on Mulock Drive at Bathurst Street, Sawmill Valley Drive/Plantation Gate and Doubletree Lane/Columbus Way
    • Upgrading traffic control signals and lighting; temporary signals will be in place during construction
    • Enhancing audible pedestrian signals and tactile walking surface indicators to alert people with low or no vision of an upcoming intersection
    • Reconstructing crosswalk ramps at signalized and non-signalized intersections

Impacts to travellers:

Lane closures limited to: 

  • Weeknights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for major road work including paving
  • Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The road will remain open to through traffic; however, lane closures are required
  • Access to homes and businesses will be maintained

As with all construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.

Thank you for your patience during the construction period. We understand road construction creates challenges for the community and we are working to deliver this project with minimal disruption. If you have any questions or concerns, staff will be pleased to respond. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Contract: 24-155B” in your inquiry.

Accessible formats of this notice and communication supports are available upon request.

General Inquiries:
York Region Transportation Operations, Public Works
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000
TTY: 1-866-512-6228
Email: @email

After hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200