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 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

• All underground work has been completed;
• Site Restoration, Final Road Paving, Signage and line marking are in progress.

What’s Next

• Final road paving scheduled for August 28, 2025 along Edward Street from Main Street to Millard Street and along Schell Street from Edward Street to end;
• Due to the road reconstruction, the entrance to the parking lot at Stouffville GO from Edward St will be closed intermittently on the following date:
  • August 28, 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 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 this closure, located approximately 6 minute drive northeast of Stouffville GO.
• For more information, visit https://www.gotransit.com/en/service-updates/construction-updates

What Residents Can Expect

• On street parking as required to complete the driveway restorations
• 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

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 for the presentation.

Project Timeline

• Tender Awarded to: North Rock Group Ltd.
• Construction Start: Late Summer 2024
• Construction Anticipation Completion: September 5, 2025