To create a connected transportation network and ensure Regional roads are properly maintained, improvements are being made to Bayview Avenue between Bloomington Road and Vandorf Sideroad in the Town of Aurora. Construction commenced September 2019 and is anticipated to be completed by fall 2020.

June 2020: Birds protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, Belted Kingfisher and Northern Rough-winged Swallows, are nesting in the earth slopes beside a section of the multi-use path. Construction will resume when the birds leave their nests, likely in mid-summer. Travellers on Bayview Avenue will not be impacted and traffic is flowing. A section of the new multi-use path is closed. For more, read this news story.

Once completed in fall 2020, improvements will:

• Make cycling and walking more desirable in this neighbourhood by creating a 2.2 kilometre asphalt Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail on the west side of Bayview Avenue from Bloomington Road to Vandorf Sideroad (see description below). This offers cyclists and commuters a comfortable and safe way to explore York Region using a dedicated trail
• Create a smoother commuter experience for motorists by repaving Bayview Avenue
• Enhance intersection accessibility at Vandorf Sideroad by installing new pedestrian signals, ladder crosswalks, a gradual slope, and a tactile walking surface that is detectable under foot for pedestrians with low or no vision

Upcoming construction

Remaining construction work taking place in fall 2020 includes:

• Road resurfacing on Bayview Avenue
• Traffic signal upgrades to meet AODA requirements
• Permanent lane markings
• Multi-use path paving and tree planting

We recognize construction can be disruptive and we thank you for your patience and understanding. As with all construction,
some work may be rescheduled due to weather and advance notice will be provided whenever possible.

Before construction

After construction

Safety

Safety Safety is a priority on all Regional construction sites. For everyone’s safety, please reduce your speed when travelling through the construction area. Please contact us if you have any safety concerns in and around the construction site.

To help manage your daily commutes during construction, travellers can plan their route in advance by using traffic and
navigation tools. York Region provides real-time traffic and road information in open data, used by many app developers.

About the Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail

The Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail is a 121-kilometre recreational and commuter trail that will connect
Lake Ontario in the south to Lake Simcoe in the north.

This transformative project is an important part of York Region and the City of Toronto’s active transportation network,
connecting to trails, such as the Greenbelt Route, PanAm Path and Waterfront Trail, transit hubs and attractions.

For more information, please visit the Lake to Lake Cycling and Walking Trail page.

We’re here to answer your questions. Accessible formats of this newsletter or communication supports are available upon request.

General Inquiries:
Vanessa Savelli
Communications and Community Engagement Specialist
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75923
Email: transportation@york.ca

Construction Activity:
Abdus Sobahan
Construction Administrator
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75930
Email: transportation@york.ca

Emergency outside of normal business hours: York Region's Roads and Traffic Operations Centre 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200