Childs Drive

Project details:

Widen the road to add two left-turn lanes onto Ontario Street South
Build a 1.5-metre-wide concrete sidewalk (south side, from Ontario Street to Nipissing Road)
Upgrade 650 metres of wastewater pipes (from Ontario Street to Satok Crescent)
Widen Ontario Street South to add a northbound right-turn lane onto Childs Drive
Update the traffic signals at Ontario Street and Childs Drive

Traffic impacts:

The temporary closure on Childs Drive from Nipissing Road to Satok Crescent will remain in place until end of day Feb. 13, 2026. While the contractor is present, local access only (for residents at 561 Childs) will be maintained in the eastbound direction. At all other times during the closure, the eastbound lane will be open for all eastbound traffic.
Two-way traffic will remain open between Ontario street and Nipissing Road from summer to winter 2026
East Main Access to 561 Childs Will be temporary closed and relocated to the west. This closure and relocation will be in effect from January 6 to January 20, 2026, weather permitting, with the temporary driveway remaining in place until the main driveway can be safely re-opened.
Sidewalk closures may also be required during road closures. Please obey onsite signage.

Work completed to-date (Nov. 24, 2025):

Traffic control measures installed for Stage 1
Sanitary sewer installation between Nipissing Road and Satok
Preparatory works including pre-construction sewer inspections
Preparation of shop drawings and commencement of sanitary sewer pipe and manhole manufacturing

Next few weeks: