Ontario Construction News staff writer
Work has begun on upgrades to Major Mackenzie Drive from Jane Street to Keele Street in the City of Vaughan. These enhancements will support growth and offer more travel options.
The project involves:
Resurfacing Major Mackenzie Drive from Jane Street to Mc Naughton Road/Avro Road, which includes resurfacing and rehabilitation of Jane Street Widening and reconstructing Major Mackenzie Drive from east of Mc Naughton Road/Avro Road to Keele Street Installing a new center turning lane from east of Mc Naughton Road/Avro Road to Keele Street Adding a new eastbound right turn lane at Keele Street Upgrading all intersections to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards, including new traffic signals at the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive and Gram Street Installing a new 400mm watermain on Keele Street across Major Mackenzie Drive for the City of Vaughan Adding streetscaping features along Major Mackenzie Drive that align with the City of Vaughan’s Maple Heritage District Creating sidewalks and bike paths within the boulevards
Work is being carried out in phases to reduce disruption and coordinate with other local projects.
The major construction is expected to wrap up by late 2023. Minor tasks, including streetscaping and tree planting, might still be needed in spring 2024. Phase two consists of widening and reconstructing Major Mackenzie Drive from east of Mc Naughton Road/Avro Road to Keele Street, as well as adding a center turning lane and an eastbound right turn lane at Keele Street.
Streetscaping features along Major Mackenzie Drive will align with the City of Vaughan’s Maple Heritage District.
Phase 2 is projected for completion by late 2023.
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