Notice of Temporary Intersection Closure

July 05, 2024
16th Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase Two

York Region is rehabilitating 1.5 km section of the York Durham Sewage System (YDSS) on 16th Avenue in the City of Markham. A temporary intersection closure at 16th Avenue and Markham Road is needed to remove the temporary sewage bypass pipe and restore the road.

Duration: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 9 p.m. to Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5 a.m.

There will be a temporary intersection closure at 16th Avenue and Markham Road is needed to remove the temporary sewage bypass pipe and restore the road.

16th Ave Markham Roadd Closure Map

Impacts

Follow the posted detour routes: 

  • Northbound traffic: East on 16th Avenue, north on Ninth Line, west on Major Mackenzie Drive to Markham Road 
  • Southbound traffic: South on Markham Road, west on Edward Je  reys Avenue, south on Mingay Avenue, east on 16th Avenue and south on Markham Road
  • York Region Transit (YRT) service along 16th Avenue will continue; please call YRT at 1-866-668-3978 or visit yrt.ca for more information
  • GO Transit service along Markham Road will continue but will follow the detour route; riders can call GO at 1-888-387-3652 or visit gotransit.com for more information
  • Access to all businesses near the 16th Avenue and Markham Road intersection will be maintained and there are no planned impacts to your water or wastewater services
  • Pedestrians are advised to follow directional signs

There will be construction-related noise and dust, though every e  ort to minimize it will be made. As with all construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather or other conditions. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.

We understand temporary closures are disruptive; thank you for your patience while we complete this vital upgrade work. If you have any questions or concerns, sta  will be pleased to respond. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Contract RFTC-223-21”.

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

Stay connected:

For more information about the 16th Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation, Phase Two project, visit york.ca/WaterConstruction. Follow @YorkRegionGovt on Facebook and X.

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