Edward Street Improvements

Project Overview

The Edward Street Reconstruction Project is a major infrastructure improvement initiative by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. The project includes upgrades to sanitary and storm sewers, watermain infrastructure, sidewalks, street lighting, and hydro poles along Edward Street from Main Street to Millard Street.

In February 2021, an Environmental Study Report(External link) was completed to document the Schedule C Class EA process and identify the recommended alternative — a fully urbanized cross-section corridor reconstruction.

Current Construction Status

• Storm Sewer Work & Temporary Closures: As of the Week of May 12^th, Edward Street will be closed to through traffic in phases to complete Storm sewer replacement. Access will be maintained for local traffic and emergency services only.
• Storm Sewer Work Schedule (tentative and subject to change): Detour signs are in place to help redirect traffic around the construction zone. The Town continues to communicate with affected residents and businesses regarding parking and accessibility.
  • Rupert Avenue to Harold Avenue: May 12 – May 18
  • Harold Avenue to End of Edward Street: May 19 – May 23

Bramble Crescent Closure:

Bramble Crescent from north of Edward Street to south of Millard Street is closed to public vehicular and pedestrian access due to active construction. Please use the Stouffville Arena Parking Lot and access the Stouffville Ball Diamonds and Track via Ninth Line and Recreation Lane.

What’s Next

• Due to the road reconstruction, the entrance to the parking lot at Stouffville GO from Edward St will be closed intermittently on the following dates:
  • May 12 - 16, 2025;
  • End of June, 2025.
• This schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions;
• During the closures, a temporary entrance off Main St will be opened for customer vehicle access to the parking lot. The Main St entrance will be permanently closed once this work is complete, and the Edward St entrance reopens;
• Several safety precautions will be in place during peak hours, such as flagging and police presence for traffic flow;
• There will be no change to GO train or bus schedules as a result of this construction;
• Old Elm GO is an alternate station for parking during these closures, located approximately 6 minute drive northeast of Stouffville GO.
• For more information, visit https://www.gotransit.com/en/service-updates/construction-updates(External link)

What Residents Can Expect

• Advanced notice of any driveway or service disruptions
• Clearly marked detours and traffic control during active work
• Instructions for labelling waste bins to assist contractors on collection days
• Responsibility of residents to remove any privately-owned items from the public road right-of-way

Please inform the Town if your property uses a sump pump, especially if it discharges below ground level. These will be reconnected to the field drain system during construction where feasible.

Public Information Session

In response to community feedback, a public information session was held during the design phase to share updates and receive input. Click here(External link) for the presentation.

Project Timeline

• Tender Awarded to: North Rock Group Ltd.
• Construction Start: Late Summer 2024
• Ongoing Through: 2025 Construction Season