FAQs: Road Construction

The Town’s annual roadwork construction plan is developed while reviewing the overall 10-year road network plan. There are a number of considerations for determining what roads will receive work each year, including:

1. Evaluation of the work required to keep infrastructure in a state of good repair. 
2. Coordinating construction schedules to align with Halton Region (or Ministry of Transportation) scheduled work.
3. Budget considerations.
4. Work required to accommodate future development.

Staff work to mitigate impacts to residents by aligning construction schedules with other agencies. For example, if Halton Region will be disturbing pavement to install water or wastewater mains, the Town will coordinate to have any required construction on the road at the same time so residents are inconvenienced only once.

The Town maintains roads in a state of good repair through various levels of road construction. From crack sealing and pothole repair, to resurfacing and major road reconstruction. The Town also makes improvement to the right-of-way by adding pedestrian amenities and intersection improvement when required.

The Town provides notices of construction to residents directly impacted. In the event there is a change in the project schedule, residents may receive a secondary notice. The Town also erects onsite notice boards with project information and contacts.

Yes. The Town will continue to see road construction whether from the annual road resurfacing program, various road reconstructions, intersection improvements, or adding pedestrian amenities along the right of way; Regional upkeep and building of watermains and sanitary sewers or preparing for new development by constructing the watermain to bring lake water up Trafalgar Road and a new sanitary sewer up Eighth Line.

General information about road construction can be found on the Town’s construction webpage 

For projects undergoing consultation, visit Let's Talk Halton Hills 

For projects managed by Halton Region, visit their Roads Construction webpage

For construction work performed by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), see their Ontario Highway Programs webpage 

The Town’s Transportation and Public Works Department, Engineering and Construction Section manages the annual road maintenance and improvement plan which includes pavement management, collector arterial resurfacing and capital works construction programs to renew and enhance infrastructure across Halton Hills.   

Pavement Management, the Town’s annual, local resurfacing program has been in operation since 2003. The collector/arterial resurfacing program, focusing on upgrading collector and arterial roads in Halton Hills has been executed on a bi-annual basis since 2021.

Enhancing residents’ quality of life by improving road conditions and road safety for many years to come is a priority capital investment for the Town.

Starting in the summer of 2023, selected streets will benefit from road resurfacing, where needed.   

Construction starting dates are project-specific and weather dependent and work will be managed and administered by the Engineering and Construction Section, Transportation and Public Works Department or as a joint project with Halton Region.

Written notices to affected residences will be provided prior to work commencing.

The work on individual streets will take approximately four to six months. Project times vary because there are multiple streets involved and the contractors will be moving around between the streets designated for repair and upgrade.  

The Town will work with the contractor to ensure affected streets are taken to base asphalt prior to starting work on other streets. Residents will be notified in writing prior to any work commencing.

The Town will provide on-going communications with homeowners including mailed or hand-delivered notices with information of any major delays and next steps.

Not all properties will be affected. A pre-engineering review is completed ahead of the project to determine required repairs based on surface drainage concerns and storm sewer condition. 

If the work includes curb removal and re-grading, for the most part, the only area that may be affected will be approximately 1-2 meters behind the curb.  

Where there is existing sidewalk, asphalt driveway boulevards will be repaved, otherwise a saw-cut of the existing asphalt driveway behind the curb or edge of pavement will form the limit for full width repaving of the existing driveway. Topsoil and sod or seed will be used in all grass areas for restoration.

The contractor is responsible for watering new sod for 30 days or until it has taken root. Once the Town has reviewed the performance of the sod and confirmed it is healthy and actively growing, the homeowner will be notified by letter of their responsibility for the on-going sod maintenance, including a “New Turf Maintenance” fact sheet.

Sidewalk removal and replacement falls under Town’s Public Works maintenance program (unless specifically identified on the drawings), however, any sidewalk bays damaged by curb removal through these projects will be replaced.

The roads will be open to all local traffic with lane restrictions. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place for safe movement of traffic; efforts will be taken to minimize delays as much as possible.

The most disruptive activity will be concrete curb and sidewalk pouring. Homeowners can expect to be restricted from access to affected driveways for a minimum of 48 hours. A notice regarding access restrictions will be provided the day before verbally or written and placed on doors.

A Notice of Construction is provided to all emergency services prior to construction. The contractor is responsible for maintaining access at all times during construction. If access is blocked, on-site staff will notify all emergency services.  

The programs focus on a variety of roads that require upgrading.  A listing of roads and corresponding maps are included and additionally at ROADS 2023: Pavement Management and Collectors/Arterial Program  

Generally, roads in the worst condition are renewed first. Every five years, a detailed review of the condition of the Town’s roads is conducted. Projects also include proactive rehabilitation to extend the useful life of younger roads. Coordination with our Regional partners, local utilities and proposed developments can also impact priorities.

While the Town strives to minimize disruption for residents and businesses, there will be some noise, dust and vibration as part of the construction process.   

Access to driveways may be temporarily blocked at certain times during construction. Water shutdowns may be necessary, but advance notice will be given.

A Town site inspector is assigned to the work area to monitor the project’s progress.  Residents encountering issues or requiring information about the project can contact Town staff

Halton Region is responsible for garbage collection. Please place your garbage, blue box and green cart out on your usual collection day. It is the contractor’s responsibility to move these materials to a location where they can be accessed by the collection vehicles. Residents are advised to place their house number on the bins during construction.

Contractors are asked to work between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. In order to make the site safe and for unforeseen circumstances, contractors may extend their hours of work during off-peak times.

Please contact Supervisor of Construction, Teri Hoey at terih@haltonhills.ca or 905-873-2600 ext. 2309, with questions and construction-related concerns such as: 

• All concerns about dirt, noise, vibration, drainage or other construction issues 
• Utility breaks – residential or business
• Information on widening curb depression for affected driveways during construction (Please be aware that this process requires a permit and some lead time and that there may be applicable fees)
• Restricted access for emergency services during construction