Park & Road Improvements

Richmond Hill is working with Aquafor Beech and I2S on a study to reduce stormwater entering sanitary sewers. Excess water from cracks or improper connections can overload pipes, reduce treatment capacity, and increase basement‑flooding risk. I2S will conduct sewer smoke testing in your neighbourhood from July 13–October 13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Plans are underway to revitalize Brickworks Park. This includes improvements to the playground, tennis courts, softball field, walkways, shelter, site furnishings, signage, planting, and the addition of fitness equipment.

The City is modifying the sidewalk design on Madison Avenue from Bathurst Street to Merton Street. The City is installing a new pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Blackforest Drive and Greyfriars Avenue. The City is installing a new pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Kingshill Road and Maggy Avenue/Selleck Drive. The City is upgrading the pedestrian lighting along the walkway from Craigleith Crescent to Worthington Avenue.

York Region is removing and replacing the asphalt road surface on Yonge Street from 19th Avenue to Stouffville Road. The project includes intersection improvements at Jefferson Sideroad and Jefferson Forest Drive.

York Region is implementing new safety measures in the City of Richmond Hill, including: A southbound left turn restriction at Yonge Street and Muirhead Crescent and a westbound right turn restriction at Stouffville Road and Muirhead Crescent.

The City will be installing traffic calming measures on Worthington Avenue from Bloomington Road to Yonge Street, to provide additional traffic safety measures for all Richmond Hill road users. These measures and any required signage will be installed by end of June 2026, weather conditions permitting.

Concern continues about the lack of a sidewalk on Yonge Street between Silver Maple Rd and Estate Garden Dr/Old Colony Rd. With no development planned, a permanent sidewalk may not be feasible. Pedestrians are forced onto a narrow shoulder beside fast-moving traffic. Staff are exploring interim safety measures like bollards, with York Region approval required. Please stay alert in the area.

Richmond Hill is implementing traffic calming measures on, Humberland and Greyfriars, based on its Council‑approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installations will include flexible bollards, speed cushions, and tiger tail/ladder crossings. All measures and required signage are planned for completion by June 2026, weather permitting.

The City is preparing the detailed design for the Coons Road reconstruction, including new storm sewers, watermain replacement, sanitary repairs, pavement and sidewalk reconstruction, curb and gutter, boulevard grading, and streetlight upgrades. Construction is planned for spring 2027 pending budget approval. A Virtual Public Information Centre will be held on March 26, 2026, 6–8 p.m

Road reconstruction on Maple Grove Avenue and Wendy Way will begin in mid‑March 2026. Underground work is expected to reach substantial completion by late 2026, with surface road work substantially completed in summer 2027. Timelines may shift due to weather or site conditions, and residents will be informed of any major changes as the project moves forward.

Richmond Hill plans to revitalize Woodside Parkette (14 Vitlor Drive) with a new playground, safety surfacing, walkways, fencing, site furniture, signage, picnic tables, and added planting. Construction is targeted for 2027, pending budget approval and permits. Public feedback on the Woodside Parkette Comment Form is open until Monday, March 16, 2026.

Richmond Hill is growing strong, together. Mayor West’s State of the City address highlighted major strides in safety (crime down significantly), housing (1,300+ new seniors units, faster approvals), and transit (Yonge North Subway Extension underway). The city is also investing in parks, local jobs, and essential services. Despite challenges, Richmond Hill remains resilient, inclusive, and focused on building a thriving future for all.

To improve safety on Muirhead Crescent, the City of Richmond Hill and York Region are proposing a weekday no right turn rule from Stouffville Road, 4–6 p.m. This would apply to all drivers, including residents, with no exemptions. The change aims to reduce cut-through traffic and protect the residential community. Share your feedback by October 17, 2025 at traffic.inquiries@richmondhill.ca

To reduce morning traffic near Cardinal Carter High School, Richmond Hill is proposing a no right turn from Bloomington Rd onto Milbourne Ln, weekdays from 7:45–8:45 a.m. This would apply to all drivers, including residents, with no exemptions. The goal is to improve safety and reduce congestion in the neighbourhood. Share your feedback by October 17, 2025.

Stormwater management in Richmond Hill involves operating more than 95 stormwater ponds, 550 km of storm sewers and 18,000 catch basins to store, direct and control stormwater runoff. These efforts protect our community's more than 150 km of streams and rivers, prevents flooding and erosion, and improves water quality.

This fall, we’re installing “Slow Down” boulevard signs across the city including on Greyfriars Avenue (between Blackforest Dr. and Coons Rd.) to remind drivers to travel safely in our neighbourhoods. These signs are part of a City-wide traffic safety pilot project. We’ll be monitoring their impact and gathering feedback from residents over the next year.

York Region has completed improvements to King Road from Yonge Street to Bond Crescent. Upgrades include a rebuilt roadway, new watermain and storm sewers, improved intersections at Parker Ave. and Yonge, upgraded streetlights, a continuous south-side sidewalk, stormwater quality measures, and a new YRT passenger area. Thank you to residents, businesses, and travellers for your patience during construction.

York Region is implementing new safety measures at the intersection of Stouffville Road and Bridgewater Drive, including: Installing speed reduction pavement markings and an overhead intersection flashing light to encourage drivers to slow down Relocating the stop bar pavement marking and stop sign to increase visibility.

York Region is upgrading Bayview Ave & Bethesda Sideroad in Richmond Hill to ease traffic. Phase 1 starts Sept 2025 with new signals; lane restrictions apply weekdays 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Phase 2 begins in 2026, adding a multi-use path on Bayview’s west side (Bayview Park Lane to Bloomington Rd), plus new signals and a left-turn lane at Bayview & Anchusa Dr.

The City plans to rebuild Fergus, Moray, Olde Bayview, and Capelle streets in 2027 (pending approval), including new pavement, watermain replacement, sewer upgrades, and better lighting. Homeowners must redirect sump pumps or private storm drains that currently flow into roadside ditches to drain within their property. The City is asking residents to report any known drain locations to help coordinate the work.