Construction on Bathurst Street from Major Mackenzie to King-Vaughan Road

March 21, 2024
In the Cities of Richmond Hill and Vaughan

Transportation improvements prepare York Region to meet the needs of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users today and into the future. York Region is making improvements to Bathurst Street from Major Mackenzie Drive to King-Vaughan Road.

Duration: April 2024 to September 2024

Map showing construction area affecting Bathurst Street from Major Mackenzie Drive to King-Vaughan Road

Road improvements

  • Removing and replacing asphalt road surface
  • Replacing and relining of culverts that allow water to pass freely under the road

Intersection improvements on Bathurst Street at:

  • Queen Filomena Avenue/Mill Street
  • Lady Nadia Drive/Regent Street
  • Tower Hill Road
  • Jefferson Sideroad
  • King-Vaughan Road/Milos Road

Improvements include:

  • Upgrading traffic control signals and lighting; temporary traffic signals will be in place during construction
  • Enhancing audible pedestrian signals and tactile walking surface indicators to alert people with low or no vision of an upcoming intersection
  • Reconstructing crosswalk ramps at signalized intersections
  • Repairing and replacing guide rails that provide a barrier between the roadway and potentially hazardous situations

Impacts to travellers

The road will remain open to through traffic; however, lane closures will be required to complete road improvements. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained.

Lane closures are limited to: 

  • Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Weeknights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. for major road works such as paving

As with all construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.

Thank you for your patience during the construction period. We understand road construction creates challenges for the community and we are working to deliver this project with minimal disruption. If you have any questions or concerns, staff will be pleased to respond. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Contract: 24-153” in your inquiry.

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

General Inquiries:
York Region Transportation Operations, Public Works
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000
TTY: 1-866-512-6228
Email: @email

After hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200