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Traffic Closure: John Street to Southbound Yonge Street > Updated January 30
Please note that Metrolinx has now extended this work to at least February 10 and potentially beyond this date. Please refer to the notice they provided below.
I want you to be aware that the Region of York is planning a 7-week (previously 4-weeks) closure of the left turn lane at John Street and Yonge Street beginning on or around October 1. Once the closure is in place, vehicles travelling westbound on John Street will not be able to turn southbound onto Yonge Street each day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This closure is to allow for the re-location of a large concrete hydro duct bank in support of the Yonge North Subway Extension. There will also be lane restrictions on Yonge Street for this work; I do not expect those to extend much beyond the intersection with John Street.
Signs in support of managing traffic and indicating detours will begin appearing throughout the neighbourhood a few days in advance.
With 18K cars travelling John Street each day, this will be the most significant to date traffic interruption by Metrolinx in support of the subway project.
Revised: January 30, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Metrolinx YNSE Utility work on Thornridge Drive at Yonge Street
Metrolinx Construction Notice January 23, 2025 Topic: Utility work on Thornridge Drive at Yonge Street between Old Jane Street & Elgin Street Schedule: January 30, 2025 to May 1, 2025 Timing: Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 4:30PM and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekend work until February 25,
Bayview John Community Engagement Visioning Process
Working Session Notice: Bayview John Community Engagement Visioning Process What is happening? The City of Markham invites you to participate in an upcoming series of working sessions to discuss the future of the Bayview Avenue and John Street area. As directed by the City of Markham’s Development Services Committee,
Metrolinx YNSE Geotechnical Investigation in Royal Orchard Park
Metrolinx Construction Notice December 17, 2024 Topic: Geotechnical Investigation Work in Royal Orchard Park Schedule: January 13, 2025 to January 22, 2025 Timing: Monday to Saturday 9:00AM to 6:00PM What is happening? Ground investigation work will take in Royal Orchard Park at the Pomona Creek Bridge. Please see community
Metrolinx YNSE Phase 2: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 1 Royal Orchard Blvd.
Metrolinx Construction Notice November 19, 2024 Topic: Phase 2: Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) at 1 Royal Orchard Blvd. Schedule: December 2, 2024 to December 20, 2024 Timing: Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 6:00PM What is happening? The Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to be initiated at the property
Metrolinx YNSE Groundwater Monitoring in Royal Orchard
Metrolinx Fieldwork Notice November 19, 2024 Topic: Groundwater Monitoring in Royal Orchard Schedule: December 2, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Timing: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM What is happening? Technicians working on behalf of Metrolinx will be monitoring pre-existing wells along Banquo Road, Bay Thorn Drive, Shieldmark Crescent
Meetings of Interest
for Ward 1 Thornhill Residents
| When | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 13 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Bayview John Community Engagement Visioning Process Working Session 1 Topic: Urban Design, Built Form, and Land Uses | The City of Markham invites you to participate in an upcoming series of working sessions to discuss the future of the Bayview Avenue and John Street area. As directed by the City of Markham’s Development Services Committee, there will be three working sessions, each dedicated to a different topic. You are welcome to join us for one, two or all three of the sessions. The working session will be held at the Thornhill Community Centre in Centre Hall. The Working Sessions will be interactive, starting with an overview briefing from city staff followed by facilitated discussion for the rest of the evening. |
| January 22 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Bayview John Community Engagement Visioning Process Working Session 2 Topic: Transportation and Mobility | The City of Markham invites you to participate in an upcoming series of working sessions to discuss the future of the Bayview Avenue and John Street area. As directed by the City of Markham’s Development Services Committee, there will be three working sessions, each dedicated to a different topic. You are welcome to join us for one, two or all three of the sessions. The working session will be held at the Thornhill Community Centre in rooms B1/B8 on the lower level. The Working Sessions will be interactive, starting with an overview briefing from city staff followed by facilitated discussion for the rest of the evening. |
| February 9 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Grandview Area Residents Association Annual Family Skate Grandview Park | * Everyone is welcome - children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult * Bring your skates * Helmets are recommended * Shinny after 3:00 p.m. * Hot chocolate will be available * Donations welcome For more information, please visit the Grandview Area Residents Association website: https://www.thornhillgara.com/. |
| February 10 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Mobility For All: Markham Transportation Master Plan Public Consultation Pop-Up | The City of Markham invites you to learn more about Mobility For All: The Markham Transportation Master Plan. Join us at a pop-up event to learn more about the project and share your thoughts on the vision for the future of Markham’s transportation network. The plan will provide a blueprint for improving and expanding transportation options for everyone, whether you walk, bike, use public transit, drive, or explore new ways to travel. For more information visit https://www.markham.ca/MarkhamTMP. The session will be held at the Thornhill Community Centre in Centre Hall. |
| February 11 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Development Services Committee Meeting: Recommendation Report, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications | A recommendation report from the city’s Planning staff regarding the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications will be considered at a meeting of Council’s Development Services Committee on Tuesday, February 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. You can participate in the meeting in-person at the Markham Council Chamber (101 Town Centre Blvd.), or remotely via Zoom. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s website. The staff report and associated files can be viewed here: https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b91aefed-634e-465a-87c1-e543b235564f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=26&Tab=attachments". If you wish to address members of Markham Council at the February 11 meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. Council also accepts written submissions. |
| February 13 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Bayview John Community Engagement Visioning Process Working Session 3 Topic: Community Uses | The City of Markham invites you to participate in an upcoming series of working sessions to discuss the future of the Bayview Avenue and John Street area. As directed by the City of Markham’s Development Services Committee, there will be three working sessions, each dedicated to a different topic. You are welcome to join us for one, two or all three of the sessions. The working session will be held at the Thornhill Community Centre in rooms B5/B6 on the lower level. The Working Sessions will be interactive, starting with an overview briefing from city staff followed by facilitated discussion for the rest of the evening. |
| February 18 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Statutory Public Meeting Topic: 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue The City is in receipt of a complete Planning Project Application, for 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue submitted by Arcadis Professional Services Inc. (Simon Yee), to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands at 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue. The subject lands are currently occupied by two single detached dwellings. The application would facilitate the development of eight (8) townhouse units and two (2) semi-detached units. Access is proposed by an internal private driveway from Henderson Avenue. | The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Council Chamber at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Blvd. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the city's website: https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home. If you wish to address members of Development Services Committee at this meeting, please notify the City Clerk in advance with an email to clerkspublic@markham.ca. Each deputant is allowed up to five minutes to speak. |