Ninth Line and Highway 7

May 13, 2022
Notice of Road Construction in the City of Markham

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 Ninth Line from Highway 407 to 16th Avenue and Highway 7 from Main Street/Markham Road to Albert Street. 

Map showing construction area affecting Ninth Line from Highway 407 to 16th Avenue and Highway 7 from Main Street/Markham Road to Albert Street

Description:

NINTH LINE

Road improvements

  • Removal and replacement of asphalt road surface

Intersection improvements 

  • Upgrading traffic control signals and illumination; there will be temporary traffic control signals during construction
  • Other improvements to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements such as audible pedestrian signals and tactile walking surface indicators to alert people with low or no vision of an upcoming intersection
  • Crosswalk ramp reconstruction at signalized and non-signalized intersections
HIGHWAY 7 
  • Removal of existing flexible post bollards separating traffic lanes
  • Installation of concrete median

Duration:

Late May 2022 until November 2022

Impacts to travellers:

Working hours

  • Ninth Line: Weekdays and weekends from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Highway 7: Weekdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Lane restrictions

The road will remain open to through traffic; however, lane restrictions will be required to complete road improvements.
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. 

We understand road construction creates challenges for the community and we are working to deliver this project with minimal disruption. Thank you for your patience during the construction period.

If you have any questions or concerns, staff will be pleased to respond. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Ninth Line and Highway 7 improvements” 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