What work is taking place?
As utility upgrades progress in the area, crews will be installing electrical poles on Mineola Road East near Hurontario Street. This will involve the closure of a portion of Mineola Road East on Thursday August 31, 2023. The work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this closure, there will be no turns permitted from Hurontario Street onto Mineola Road East. There will be no through access from Mineola Road onto Hurontario Street.
Detour access to Mineola Street East will be maintained via Hurontario Street, Pinewood Trail and Goldthorpe Road.
Please note that emergency vehicle access will not be maintained during the closure.
MiWay Route 8 will be affected by the closure of Mineola Road East and there will be no transit service on Mineola Road East/Atwater Avenue. Instead, the route will travel along Cawthra Road to Lakeshore Road. Visit www.miway.ca/updates for updates.
Please note, work may be rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If you require the most up-to-date information, please reach out to peel@metrolinx.com and our team will provide you with e-updates of this work.
TIMING
• Mineola Road East will be closed on August 31, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
TRAFFIC DETAILS
• Detour access to Mineola Street East will be maintained via Hurontario Street, Pinewood Trail and Goldthorpe Road.
• Please follow detour and other traffic signs. Watch for slow moving vehicles entering and exiting work areas.
• Remember to reduce your speed when approaching work zones.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
• Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions.
• Residents and businesses near the work site can expect to hear noise and vibration caused by trucks, excavators, loaders, tri-axles, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work.
TRANSIT DETAILS
• MiWay’s Route 8 will be on detour during this closure. It will not service Avenue and Mineola Road East. Instead, the route will travel along Cawthra Road to Lake Shore Road.
• Visit www.miway.ca/updates for updates on your bus route.
• Watch for additional signs directing passengers.
PEDESTRIAN DETAILS
• Please take care when travelling near construction areas.
• Watch for additional signs directing pedestrians as detours will be required.
• Clear and defined walking paths will be maintained during construction to ensure pedestrian safety.
CONTACT US
• Metrolinx has a dedicated community relations team in place to work with residents in Peel region through the construction and operation of this transformational transit project.
• 24-hour line 416-202-7500.
Contact Us:
Call us: 416-202-7500
Write to us at: peel@metrolinx.com
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