January 31, 2020
Viva is now running along the Yonge Street rapidway, picking up and dropping off passengers at three new vivastation platforms at Mulock Drive, Eagle Street, and Davis Drive.
The rapidway on Yonge links to the existing rapidway on Davis Drive and is transforming the way people get around Newmarket and beyond. Sidewalks, dedicated left-turn signals, and upgraded infrastructure will serve the needs of pedestrians, transit riders, businesses and drivers for generations to come.
2019 milestones
- Final paving of Yonge, including the red rapidway. Yonge is now open to two lanes of traffic in each direction, and the rapidway is in-service.
- All intersections along Yonge from Savage Road / Sawmill Valley Drive to Davis Drive have been activated and are in their final configuration. Dedicated left-turn lanes are easing the flow of traffic, and allowing for U-turns to get you to your mid-block destinations.
- The rapidway opened for service on Sunday, January 5, 2020!
what's ahead for this year
Starting this spring, you'll see finishing work such as planting trees, shrubs and flowers, property work, bike lane and bike box painting and markings, and permanent pavement markings.
In addition, you'll also see deficiency and warranty work to make sure that the end product meets the requirements we set out to build. That's why you'll see work activity in the first couple of years after infrastructure projects are done. Read more on our latest blog post, warranty & deficiency work ensures quality for years to come.
businesses are open on Yonge
Remember to stop, shop and dine on Yonge Street! These businesses offer a variety of products and services, and will help you find just what you're looking for.
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who may have been impacted during the construction of this project. Your patience, understanding and feedback have been invaluable.
As always, be sure to slow down and follow the posted speed limit, and pay close attention to signs and road markings. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sophia Bittar or you can also check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
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