Notice 1 - November 25, 2022

This notice is to inform you that the Town of Newmarket has started the detailed design to replace the Queen Street Bridge that spans the Metrolinx train tracks (see exact bridge location on the reverse side). After an inspection was conducted, it was determined that the bridge needed to be improved to support the future electrification and long-term GO Transit Expansion Plan, and although the bridge is currently safe, parts of it need to be replaced to ensure longer term safety for the future. The scope of this project includes two major phases with the following tentative start dates:

Phase 1: Bell Canada utility work

• Directional drilling of telecommunication conduit under the tracks (January 2023 – March 2023)
• Splicing and reconfiguration of telecommunication cables (March 2023 – Spring 2024)

Phase 2: Town of Newmarket infrastructure work to Queen Bridge

• Replacement of the Queen Street Bridge structure (Spring 2024 subject to completion of utility work)

In order for Bell’s contractor (Avertex) to relocate their telecommunication wires, lane closures, traffic detours, and road restrictions will be required from January 2023 to March 2023, depending on the tendering process, obtaining permits and suitable weather for the construction. Exact details of Bell’s schedule for required lane closures, detours, and road restrictions will be provided to you in a future notice prior to Bell starting their work. Once these details are provided to the Town by Bell Canada, the Town will contact local businesses and residents who will be directly impacted by the work to review the proposed construction methodology, planned detour routes if needed, and possible impacts. Residents will be provided hand-delivered notices for timely and urgent updates about the project.

You are also encouraged to visit our website for more frequent updates regarding the project at: heynewmarket.ca/QueenBridge

As with all construction works, residents may experience dust, noise and minor vibration. The Town, Bell, and Avertex will limit these inconveniences as much as possible and will keep a close eye to ensure that they do not exceed acceptable limits. Should you have any questions regarding the project prior to or during the work, please reach out to Eric Engman, Capital Works Project Manager at the Town of Newmarket by emailing eengman@newmarket.ca or by calling 905-895-5193 ext. 2519.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this work.