FAQs: Mountainview Road
- Mountainview Road S Resurfacing (Town) – November 2023
- Tenth Line Resurfacing (Town) – Late August/Early September 2023 (Minor works to complete)
- Highway 7 / Silvercreek Bridge Rehabilitation (MTO) – November 2023
- Trafalgar Road (Halton Region) Widening – December 2025 https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Roads-Construction/Construction-Projects/Trafalgar-Road-Halton-Hills-Widening
- Eighth Line Trunk Sanitary Sewer (Halton Region) – Lane Restrictions on Eighth Line until May 2024 (Overall Project – December 2025) https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Roads-Construction/Construction-Projects/?map
- Eighth Line, 10 Side Road to 15 Side Road, 10 Side Road, Eighth Line to Tenth Line and Mountainview Road South, Resource Road to 10 Side Road (Halton Region) - Watermain and Wastewater Main – Lane Restrictions, Minimum one lane each direction, during peak hours (Overall Project – December 2024) https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Roads-Construction/Construction-Projects/?map
- differences in speeds between two lanes
- the overall length of traffic backup
- congestion on freeway interchanges
With schools already in session and construction still ongoing, there are concerns about students getting to school on time via buses, and emergency vehicles navigating through these traffic challenges. Please advise.
With regard to Mountainview Road, there are lane restrictions required to complete the works but the intent (as can be seen currently) is to maintain two lanes of traffic to ensure traffic impacts are minimized. We are working with the School Boards/Transportation Services to ensure that school access/transportation is not unduly impeded by construction.
In general, we endeavor to complete as much work as possible during the summer months when traffic volumes are typically lower. However it is not always possible to complete all the work we need to accomplish in this time frame.
We regularly communicate construction-related traffic restrictions with the various agencies (emergency service, school transportation, etc.). To date, we are not aware of any issues being raised by any of these agencies in relation to the Town’s construction activities on Mountainview Road.
Can the Town post additional signs to encourage drivers to use both lanes fully for a proper zipper merge?
We have had several concerns regarding this area. From these concerns, we have requested an electronic sign board facing North bound traffic to ensure a proper zipper merge.
Based on the information passed along to do with aggressive drivers, we have placed a report into the police.
There is a constant backup of traffic at Sinclair and Delrex. Is there a way to keep traffic moving?
Adjustments to the traffic signals along the corridor have been made to help with the congestion and safety issues.
Within the next week or so, traffic will be flipped over to the south bound side and asphalt removal (grinding) occurs on the opposing side, the left turn lanes will be re-established at Delrex, improving flow at this location.
I frequently drive on Mountainview Rd but rarely see any work happening. How come?
The contractor has been onsite consistently for the duration of the project. The different crews for the work are completing different aspects methodically.
Why could the project not be completed in sections to help avoid traffic congestion?
The coordination of different crews for the work is completed methodically, if the work was forced to be completed in sections there would be added cost and time required for the project.
We have organized through limitations within the contract the traffic reductions to always have one lane open in each direction during the peak traffic movements, morning, and night.
As the corridor has mainly residential frontages, crews working 24 hours is not feasible.
Why does there seem to be a delay in finishing the project along Mountainview Rd through Georgetown?
We addressed some storm sewer repairs along this stretch of roadway from Cambell Gate to Eden Place on the east side and completed base asphalt resurfacing of the same side by Tuesday September 19th. Once resurfacing in the southbound side is complete our contractor will start asphalt removal and storm sewer repairs on the northbound side followed by resurfacing.
This section of Mountainview Road is a major arterial roadway which has been in need of repair for quite some time, as a result we are required to maintain the flow of traffic throughout construction which work must be staged to allow one lane of traffic in both directions to provide a safe work area to conduct the required repairs. Since this project limits encompass a residential area, the Town will not allow 24-hour construction. Although this is a major disruption, this work is currently on schedule, and we are progressing according to common construction practices. The contractor coordinating the work is a well-respected contractor with decades of experience in this field throughout Ontario, although this work is frustrating to the community this work is required to provide a long-lasting product.
This project was started on July 17th and proposed to be completed in November.
What is the anticipated completion date for the Mountainview Rd and surrounding projects?
During this construction, two travels lanes are kept open to maintain traffic flow to the extent possible and are working to complete this work ASAP.
Given that the Region’s Eighth Line and Trafalgar Road projects are long-duration (2-3 year timeline to complete), it was not practical to defer the works we needed to complete on Mountainview Road S and Tenth Line. It should be noted that on both Eighth Line and Trafalgar Road, two lanes of traffic are being maintained (consistent with pre-construction “lane” capacity, but at reduced speeds).
In addition, Ninth Line and Trafalgar Road (north of 10 Sideroad) are projected for upgrading by the Region in the next several years and eventually Eighth Line will be upgraded by the Town (timing TBD) as well. With all the work currently underway and projected in the coming years, it is incredibly difficult to find ideal or “clear” timing windows for the work that is required.
With regard to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) work in Norval, we do not have any control over their timing as that section is a provincial highway under their jurisdiction.
With regard to anticipated timelines for completion of the various works, please see below:
Why is the project not being completed 24hrs to expedite the work?
Since the project limits encompass a residential area the Town will not allow 24 hour construction.
Why use the zipper merge?
Zipper merging keeps traffic moving and is more efficient for drivers in both lanes. It also creates a sense of fairness and equity that all lanes are moving at the same rate. Zipper merging also helps reduce:
