STOUFFVILLE
Road Construction
Occasionally highways, roads, and neighborhood streets are scheduled for construction without closures, and may involve lane closures.
Construction projects can be coordinated by either Stouffville, York Region or the Province of Ontario.
July to November 2026: Lane Restrictions
York Region is improving McCowan Road in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Description:
- Removing and replacing asphalt road surface on McCowan Road from Stouffville Road to Bloomington Road in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
- Traces of asbestos, used in asphalt mixes throughout the 1970s and 1980s, are present on McCowan Road
- While the risk of asbestos exposure is low, York Region's contractor will take precautionary measures during asphalt removal
- Repairing and replacing culverts that allow water to flow freely under the road and driveways
- Property owners will be contacted by the contractor prior to driveway culvert work
- Repairing and replacing guiderails that provide a barrier between the roadway and potential hazards
- Temporary road closures are required to complete this work
Duration:
- July to November 2026
Impacts to travellers:
- Lane restrictions:
- Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Traffic personnel will direct vehicles when required
- Temporary road closures:
- For 12 consecutive days on McCowan Road from Stouffville Road to Bethesda Sideroad
- For 12 consecutive days on McCowan Road from Bethesda Sideroad to Bloomington Road
- A formal notice of temporary road closure will be issued when closure dates are confirmed
- Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.
For more information and project updates, visit york.ca/RoadConstruction
If you have questions about this project, please contact:
- Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Project Manager, at 416-994-5137 or lloyd.fernandes@york.ca
July to November 2026: Lane Restrictions
York Region is improving Davis Drive in the Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Description:
- Removing and replacing asphalt road surface on Davis Drive from Highway 48 to York Durham Line in the Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
- Repairing and replacing culverts that allow water to flow freely under driveways
- Property owners will be contacted by the contractor prior to driveway culvert work
- Repairing and replacing guiderails that provide a barrier between the roadway and potential hazards
- A temporary road closure is required to complete this work
Duration:
- July to November 2026
Impacts to travellers:
- Lane restrictions:
- Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Traffic personnel will direct vehicles when required
- A temporary road closure is required for one weekend on Davis Drive from Ninth Line to York Durham Line for paving operations
- A formal notice of temporary road closure will be issued when closure dates are confirmed
- Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.
For more information and project updates, visit york.ca/RoadConstruction
If you have questions about this project, please contact:
- Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Project Manager, at 416-994-5137 or lloyd.fernandes@york.ca
July to October 2026: Lane Restrictions
Description:
- As part of the annual Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing program, the Town’s contractor, Peltar Paving & General Contracting Company Ltd., will soon begin work in the areas listed in the table below to replace existing asphalt roads.
- The work will generally include asphalt removal, gravel base reshaping and compaction, new asphalt placement, and driveway and boulevard restoration, as necessary.
Duration:
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July 6 to October 31, 2026
Impacts to travellers:
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Work is anticipated to begin the week of July 6, 2026 and conclude by October 31, 2026, subject to weather conditions, contractor scheduling, and material availability for the roads listed below.
2026 Asphalt Roadway Paving and Resurfacing
Road Name
From:
To:
Lady Diana Court
West Park Boulevard
Marilyn Avenue
Cedar Ridge Road
Wilderness Trail
Sherrick Drive
Ironwood Crescent
Millard Street E
Millard Street W
Geoffrey Crescent
Hemlock Drive E
Hemlock Drive W
North Street
345 North Street
Millard Street
Greenwood Road
Millard Street
Alderwood Street
Hemlock Drive
383 Hemlock Drive
Gabrielle Mews
Hoover Park Drive
Ninth Line
Sandiford Drive
Lakeshore Road
Highway 48
Connor Drive
- Traffic disruptions are expected during construction. The Contractor will implement all necessary traffic control measures to ensure safety and minimize traffic delays during the construction period.
If you have questions about this project, please contact:
- Sobanan Selvan, C.E.T., at 905 640 1900 ext. 4244 or email sobanan.selvan@townofws.ca
June to September 2026: Lane Restrictions
Description:
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Removing and replacing asphalt road surface on Vivian Road from Woodbine Avenue to Highway 48
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Repairing and replacing culverts that allow water to run freely under the road and driveways
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A temporary road closure is required for a culvert replacement
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Residents will be contacted by the contractor before work commences on driveways
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Installing guiderails and concrete barriers that provide a barrier between the roadway and potentially hazardous situations
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Cleaning roadside ditches
Duration:
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June to September 2026
Impacts to travellers:
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Lane restrictions, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM
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A temporary road closure is required on Vivian Road east of Kennedy Road for one weekend in June to replace a culvert
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Traffic will not be able to travel through the culvert site during the road closure
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Local traffic will be permitted on either side of the road closure to maintain access to driveways
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A formal notice of temporary road closure will be issued when closure dates are confirmed
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Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.
For more information and project updates, visit york.ca/RoadConstruction
If you have questions about this project, please contact:
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Emily Fraser, Project Manager, at 289-231-2030 or emily.frazer@york.ca
For after-hours emergencies, please contact York Region’s Roads and Traffic Operations Centre at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200.
June to early August 2026: Temporary Lane Closure
Description
- York Region is improving Stouffville Road from west of Woodbine Avenue to west of Highway 48
- Intersection improvements on Stouffville Road at Woodbine Avenue, Warden Avenue, Kennedy Road and McCowan Road
- Updating line painting and vehicle detection
- Repairing and replacing culverts that allow water to flow freely under driveways
- Updating guiderails, as required, that provide a barrier between vehicles and potentially hazardous situations
Duration
- June to early August 2026
Impacts to travellers
- The road will remain open to through traffic; however, temporary lane closure are required:
- For major work, including paving, Monday to Friday nights, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- For other work, including intersection improvements, weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. And Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather or to accommodate other work underway in the area. York Region will provide advance notice whenever possible.
For questions about this project, contact: Lloyd Fernandes, Senior Project Manager, at 416-994-5137 or lloyd.fernandes@york.ca
For general inquiries, contact 1-877-464-9675 or via email at transportation@york.ca
May to November 2026: Road Preservation
Description
- York Region is applying a road preservation treatment, called microsurfacing, to:
- Yonge Street, Orchard Heights Boulevard to St. John’s Sideroad and
- Savage Road/Sawmill Valley Drive to Davis Drive
- Prospect Street, Gorham Street/Water Street to Davis Drive
- Green Lane, 2nd Concession to Leslie Street
- Vivian Road, east of Highway 404 to Woodbine Avenue
- Davis Drive, Leslie Street to Harry Walker Parkway
- Leslie Street, St. John’s Sideroad to north of St. John’s Sideroad
- It is a common and cost-effective way to maintain roads with minor defects and extend the life of the road
- The road surface can feel rougher and sound noisier after the treatment, but over time, the stones will settle and the surface will become quieter
Duration
- May to November 2026
Impacts to travellers
- Reduced lanes during repair and adjustment work
- Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Nights, Monday to Saturday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Lane reductions to one in each direction on Yonge Street, Prospect Street, Green Lane, Davis Drive and Leslie Street
- Nights, Monday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Lane reduction to one lane with flag personnel directing traffic on Vivian Road
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather or to accommodate other work underway in the area. York Region will provide advance notice whenever possible.
For questions about this project, please contact:
- Colin Wong, Senior Project Manager, at 905-716-0979 or colin.wong@york.ca
For general inquiries, contact us at 1-877-464-9675 or via email at transportation@york.ca
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