from Councillor Kathryn Morse
CONSTRUCTION TO START ON DUTCH VILLAGE ROAD
The much-anticipated Dutch Village Road redevelopment project will begin in spring. Construction will start at the south intersection of Dutch Village and Joseph Howe Drive, progressing north towards the intersection of Dutch Village and Supreme Court.
The first phase will involve building a new sidewalk on the west side of Dutch Village Road. Once completed, the other sidewalk will be closed and rebuilt. Cyclists can also look forward to new bike lanes. On the west side of Dutch Village Road, the existing perpendicular parking spots will be converted to safer parallel parking spots.
Other changes include pedestrian-friendly “bump-outs” at Rufus, Frederick, and Deal, new crosswalks and RRFBs (flashing lights) at Frederick and Sunnybrae, the removal of three slip lanes, and improved street lighting. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with trees and landscaping added next year.
PAVING AND TRAFFIC CALMING
The Bedford Highway will be repaved this year between Flamingo Drive and Kearney Lake Road. The lower section of Bayview Road will also be repaved this year. Impacted residents will receive notices about any impacts to their driveways and sidewalks.
On Willett Street, two sets of speed cushions will be installed this year between Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue. Speed cushions are a newer type of traffic calming measure, similar to speed humps but designed with cutouts. Their design allows large vehicles, such as fire trucks, to pass unimpeded while helping to reduce passenger vehicle speeds.
TEN YEAR PLAN FOR SETON RIDGE
The Lacewood end of Seton Road is taking shape as construction continues for Southwest’s Seton Ridge development. Southwest’s plan is to have this new section of Seton Road paved by the end of 2025. Once paved, the Lacewood end of Seton Road will be used mainly by construction vehicles for the next few years. It will also ensure the Sisters of Charity have a second entrance and exit during construction.
Blasting continues for new roads and underground utilities, with rock from the hill being repurposed to stabilize slopes. Several high-rise multi-unit buildings will be built at the centre of the site, followed by single-family homes backing onto Briarwood Crescent and Chartwell Lane. The entire development is expected to take 10 years to complete.
