The Main Street Improvement Project continues in 2008 with the road widening and reconstruction underway and proceeding through the summer and fall. 

1. What exactly are the “improvements” planned for Main Street?  

Main Street will be completely reconstructed from Highway 48 through to the Ninth Line.  The new road will have two lanes in each direction with centre and left-turn lanes.  Trees and shrubs will be planted in the boulevards and the raised median.  Streetlight illumination will be improved with decorative poles and light standards. 

2. Why is the Town doing this work?  

The Town is growing rapidly and traffic volumes are increasing as a result.  The main roads in Stouffville are already congested and traffic will get worse as growth continues over the next few years.  This project will provide for better traffic operations and pedestrian safety, while improving access to local business areas. 

3. How long will it take for the construction to be completed?  

The Main Street Improvement project is planned in three phases: 

Phase 1 – From about 200 m east of Highway 48 to Winona Drive, is currently under construction. Most of the roadworks will be completed this year with top-lift asphalt and landscaping to be completed next spring. 

Phase 2 – the intersection at Highway 48, will be constructed in 2009.  This work will be coordinated with the widening of Stouffville Road from McCowan Road to Highway 48, which will also begin this summer. 

Phase 3 – the intersection at the Ninth Line will be constructed by the Region about 2011-2012.  The Region is currently re-evaluating the jog elimination of the Ninth Line and will complete the Main Street intersection improvements with its construction in this area. 

As construction proceeds along Main Street you will experience delays when traveling and Hoover Park Drive and Millard Street are good alternates to consider.  We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

For more information, contact Public Works, 905-640-1900 or 905-895-2423.