Park & Road Improvements

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.

Please be advised that the City will be installing traffic calming measures on select streets to enhance safety for all road users. These measures are based on public input, resident feedback, engineering judgement, and technical analysis in line with the Council-approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installation is planned for the 2025 construction season, weather permitting.

Please be advised that the City will be installing traffic calming measures on select streets to enhance safety for all road users. These measures are based on public input, resident feedback, engineering judgement, and technical analysis in line with the Council-approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installation is planned for the 2025 construction season, weather permitting.

Please be advised that the City will be installing traffic calming measures on select streets to enhance safety for all road users. These measures are based on public input, resident feedback, engineering judgement, and technical analysis in line with the Council-approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installation is planned for the 2025 construction season, weather permitting.

Please be advised that the City will be installing traffic calming measures on select streets to enhance safety for all road users. These measures are based on public input, resident feedback, engineering judgement, and technical analysis in line with the Council-approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installation is planned for the 2025 construction season, weather permitting.

Please be advised that the City will be installing traffic calming measures on select streets to enhance safety for all road users. These measures are based on public input, resident feedback, engineering judgement, and technical analysis in line with the Council-approved Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy. Installation is planned for the 2025 construction season, weather permitting.

Upcoming Road Closure – Stouffville Road (Bayview to Leslie) Stouffville Road will be closed between Bayview Ave. and Leslie St. from July 2–4, 2025, for the installation of wildlife tunnels to protect endangered Jefferson Salamanders. These permanent tunnels support species recovery and reduce future road closures. Emergency and local access will be maintained; through traffic is not permitted. Signs will guide drivers. Dates may change due to weather.

Dedicated Lake Wilcox Park Officers will patrol on weekends and will focus on proactive enforcement of key issues such as illegal BBQs, unauthorized large groups, unpermitted tents, fishing off the boardwalk, e-scooter use, parking violations, noise, and littering.

York Region is installing new traffic signals at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Canyon Hill Avenue. Work begins the week of June 9, 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in September 2025.

The purpose of this notice of construction is to advise local area residents, interested parties and business owners that York Region is...

The City of Richmond Hill has hired WSP to study stormwater management in certain areas, including Elm Grove Avenue, Gallacher Avenue, Blyth Street, and parts of Coon’s Road and Parker Avenue. This study will help plan future road upgrades. Experts will conduct surveys, including in natural spaces behind properties on Blyth Street. Field investigations are expected to start on May 26, 2025, and continue until the end of June.

To complete final paving, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on King Road, west of Yonge Street, to the intersection. From Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, 2025, three lanes will be reduced to two lanes at all times for construction. Access remains open for emergency services and driveways. Signs will guide travellers. This work is part of improvements to King Road, expected to finish in summer 2025. Weather may affect schedules. York Region will provid