Construction season is upon us, paving the way for improvements designed to keep us moving safely throughout Vaughan. (And no, you can’t use it as an excuse to be late to work—well, maybe sometimes!)

Do you have questions about some of the work that is underway? Curious about upcoming road closures and other traffic impacts? Look no further! Here’s a breakdown of which level of government or organization is responsible for key projects in Vaughan:

Wondering about the current projects? Curious about upcoming road closures and other traffic disruptions? Here’s a handy guide to help you understand which government or organization is handling the various key projects in Vaughan:

City of Vaughan

The City oversees road improvement projects on municipal streets within Vaughan. Some of the notable projects include the Canada Drive – America Avenue Bridge, enhancements in Kleinburg Village, and the Pavement Management Program. For updates on traffic impacts like road closures or lane reductions due to these projects, visit vaughan.ca/DisruptionsAndClosures. If you’re feeling like a contestant on an obstacle course during your commute, this is the place to find out why!

York Region

York Region handles projects on regional roads in Vaughan, such as Bathurst Street, Dufferin Street, Keele Street, and Major Mackenzie Drive. Current projects include improvements on Rutherford Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, from Highway 400 to Jane Street. For detailed information on regional road construction in Vaughan, check out york.ca/VaughanConstruction.

Province of Ontario – Ministry of Transportation (MTO)

The Province is in charge of maintaining the 400-series highways. This includes projects like widening Highway 400 from Langstaff Road to Major Mackenzie Drive, expanding it from eight to ten lanes, among other enhancements. If you have questions about this project, you can reach the project team at 400LangstafftoMajorMac@ghd.com. For other provincial roadwork information, visit Ontario’s highway programs. Those extra lanes will eventually make your highway drives smoother—promise!

Transit Projects

Throughout the year, various transit agencies have projects that might affect your daily routine. Here’s where you can find more details:

• York Region Transit (YRT): Serving all of York Region, including Vaughan, with conventional, Viva, and on-request services.
• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC): Vaughan boasts the only subway connection to Toronto at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). Imagine skipping traffic and taking the subway instead!
• Metrolinx: Responsible for GO Transit projects, including improvements to the Maple GO Station, part of the Metrolinx GO Expansion program. Questions about this project? Contact Metrolinx’s Community Relations team at YorkRegion@metrolinx.com.

Another significant transit project underway is the Yonge North Subway Extension, which will extend service from TTC’s Finch Station northwards to Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill. The extension includes five stations, with three in Vaughan along Yonge Street—at Steeles Avenue, Clark Avenue, and Royal Orchard Boulevard—covering approximately eight kilometers. Questions? Reach out to Metrolinx’s Community Engagement team at YongeSubwayExt@metrolinx.com or 416-202-7000. Get ready for even more convenient commutes and maybe a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning!