Published Jun 15, 2025 • 2 minute readDutch Village Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between Joseph Howe and Central Avenue from June 16 to July 19 as part of the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project. Photo by George MyrerCommuters will experience disruptions for the next five weeks as work continues on the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.The project will improve safety and address active transportation and transit gaps along Dutch Village Road. This installment of this portion of the project begins Monday and will continue until July 19.Jitesh Sharma, one of the project managers, said some of the work beginning Monday will include the continuation of the bike lane from Frederick Avenue to Alma Crescent and the installation of sidewalks from Joseph Howe Drive to Westerwald Street.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWhat streets will be affected by the lane closure?Dutch Village Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between Joseph Howe Drive and Central Avenue. Westbound traffic will still be able to turn onto Dutch Village Road from Joseph Howe Drive.Detour signage will be in place and personnel will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should expect delays and use alternative routes. Dutch Village Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between Joseph Howe and Central Avenue from June 16 to July 19 as part of the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.What transit routes will be affected by the closure?Bus routes 28 and 137 will be detoured causing the following bus stops to be temporarily closed:Dutch Village Road before Rufus Avenue (6614) will be directed to Dutch Village Road before Rosedale Avenue (6613).Dutch Village Road before Deal Street (6615) will be directed to Dutch Village Road before Andrew Street (6609).Dutch Village Road after Alma Crescent (9042) will be directed to Dutch Village Road opposite Percy Street (6616).Article contentWhat can I expect when construction starts?Residents and commuters will experience the following traffic disruptions:Lane reductions to single-lane, stop-and-go traffic during some phases of construction.Temporary sidewalk closures. At least one accessible sidewalk will remain open at all times.Periodic detours for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.Will I be able to access businesses during the project?Access to businesses and properties will be maintained throughout the project.What are the major outcomes of the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project?A sidewalk on the west side of the street, addressing the current sidewalk gap.Raised protected cycle lanes on both sides of the street.New accessible concrete bus stop pads.Shortening existing pedestrian crossing distances and adding accessible pedestrian signals.Additional high-quality pedestrian crossings.Improved connections to the Chain of Lakes Trail.On-street parallel parking spaces to replace the perpendicular parking spaces which are encroaching on the right of way.Streetscaping elements, such as benches, trees, planters, waste receptacles and pocket parks.Article content
Disruptions expected for commuters as Dutch Village Road project ramps up
