As part of the Town of Newmarket's Speed Management Program, the Town will be painting the road on various street in Town to create urban shoulders and enhance centrelines and ladder crosswalk markings on various streets in Newmarket starting April 14 until the end of May (weather dependent).
These line markings are integral to a safer Newmarket as they indicate where the lanes are, signal where it's safe to pass, and guide drivers and pedestrians through intersections safely while providing visual cues to prevent accidents. Urban shoulders also assist with slowing down traffic as a traffic calming measure by making the road seem narrower.
The following work will be undertaken in the evening or overnight on the streets when traffic is lighter, as noted below starting the week of April 20 (weather dependent):
- Stonehaven Avenue (Leslie Street to Foxcroft Blvd) - Urban Shoulders and new Centreline Painting
- Crossland Gate (Alex Doner Drive [N] to Alex Doner Drive [S]) - Urban Shoulders Painting
- Carol Avenue & Park Avenue - Ladder Crossing Markings Painting
- Carruthers Avenue (Keith Avenue to Clearmeadow Blvd) - New Centreline Painting and Ladder Crossing Markings at Rushbrook Drive
- Muriel Street (Lowell Avenue to Gorham Street) - New Centreline Painting
After the line painting work, any parking restrictions that were in place will remain the same, and on-street parking will continue to be permitted in accordance with the Town's parking bylaws. Please be advised that the contractor may ask residents near the area to move their vehicle(s) from the roadway to allow them to proceed with the work. Please also note that the Town cannot be held responsible for damage to any privately owned items (vehicles and trailers etc.) that are on Town property in the right of way or on the street.
As with all construction works, residents may notice some dust and noise associated with this work. The Town will work with the contractor to limit disruptions as much as possible.
For more information about Town's traffic management programs is available on the Town's website at: newmarket.ca/safetydriven
