Metrolinx and York Region contractors continue the project to build a rapidway — bus-only lanes in the centre of the roadway — along Davis Drive in Newmarket.

The transformation of Davis Drive continues as crews switch over to permanent traffic lights Wednesday, September 30 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Davis at Main Street and the Tannery Mall. Once they’ve activated the new traffic lights, audible pedestrian crossing signals will be available.

• Expect delays as work takes place.
• “Paid-duty” York Regional Police officers will be on site to direct traffic.
• Crews will maintain pedestrian access along the corridor. Watch for signs and follow directions.

From 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 until 7 a.m. Wednesday, September 30 and continuing overnight nightly, crews are also installing left-turn traffic sensors at intersections to help ease the flow of traffic along Davis Drive. This week and next week, they’ll be installing sensors between Patterson Street / Roxborough Road and Main Street. The sensors will prioritize the advanced green arrow for motorists to turn left or U-turn through the intersections.

• Crews will be working overnight to reduce the impact on daytime traffic.
• They’ll block left-turn lanes required to install the sensors.
• Expect noise, dust, and vibrations during this work.

Work continues until 6 a.m. October 9.

During all phases of Davis Drive rapidway construction, expect delays for GO Transit buses operating along this route:

• 65 Newmarket / Toronto.

Also expect delays for York Region Transit buses operating along these routes:

• 44 Bristol;
• 50 Queensway;
• 54 Bayview;
• 55 / 55B Davis Drive;
• 58 Mount Albert;
• 223 Newmarket GO shuttle; and
• 520 / 521 Newmarket community bus.

Source: vivaNext.