New Traffic Changes on 16th Avenue
November 05, 2026
In the cities of Richmond Hill and Markham
Eastbound traffic on 16th Avenue, from Woodbine Avenue to Buttonfield Road/Townson Road, will be restricted to one lane as part of the 16th Avenue widening and improvements project. Work hours will be starting earlier, changing to 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while crews install new sewers near the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and 16th Avenue.
Duration:
- Extended work hours on 16th Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Buttonfield Road/Townson Road are expected to continue until December 2026
- Construction on 16th Avenue started this summer and is expected to be completed in 2028
Impacts to Travellers
- Lanes will be restricted to one lane for eastbound traffic on 16th Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Buttonfield Road/Townson Road, starting at 7 a.m.
- Access will be maintained for all driveways/entrances
- For the rest of the corridor, lane reductions continue outside of peak travel times only
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather or to accommodate other work underway in the area. York Region will provide advance notice whenever possible. For more information, visit york.ca/16thAvenue
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