July 05, 2019
Over the next five months, crews will be working on the parapet walls [the raised walls along the sidewalks] of the Keith Bridge. This work will involve the removal and repair of the parapet walls along the north and south sides of the bridge. This work will be completed under the warranty period established by the original constructor of the Davis Drive rapidway, to ensure quality in future years. When completed, the bridge will include the same architectural features as you see today, including replica period light fixtures and poles and heritage-style concrete walls. Please see below for more details.
work dates*: Beginning the week of Monday, July 8, for approximately five months
work hours*: 7am - 7pm [some weekend work may be required]
stage 1 - north side:
- Crews will start on the north side of Keith Bridge and work in the area for approximately two months.
- The westbound curb lane along Davis on the Keith Bridge will be closed 24-hours a day, for the duration of this work.
- In order to maintain two lanes of westbound traffic for the duration of work on the north side of the bridge, the left-turn lane into Newmarket Chamber of Commerce [470 Davis] and Seniors' Meeting Place [474 Davis] will be used as a thru-lane only. Left turns will not be possible. Motorists looking to access the Chamber of Commerce or Seniors' Meeting Place will continue to travel westbound to Main Street and make a U-turn and proceed eastbound to access the driveway.
- The sidewalk on the north side of the bridge will be closed for the duration of this work. Directional signs will guide pedestrians through the Tom Taylor Trail detour, as pictured below.
stage 2 - south side:
- Once work is completed on the north side, crews will then move to the south side of the Keith Bridge and work in the area for approximately two months.
- The eastbound curb lane on Davis between Superior Street and the east end of Keith Bridge will be temporarily closed at times, during off-peak hours.
- The sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be closed for the duration of this work. Directional signs will guide pedestrians through the Tom Taylor Trail detour, as pictured below.
other details:
- Bus stops will remain open during this work.
- Access to businesses and properties near the work areas will be maintained.
- Due to the nature of this work, there will be construction-related noise and dust from equipment and trucks.
- Expect delays and give yourself enough time to get to your destination.
- For further details on this work, visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
*Please note: As with all construction projects, some work may be rescheduled due to weather. We'll provide advance notice when possible. Watch twitter.com/vivanext for last-minute updates.
We understand that construction can be disruptive and we thank you for your patience. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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