FAQs

The Engineering and Construction Division of the Town’s Transportation and Public Works Department manages the annual road maintenance and improvement plan. This plan includes pavement management, collector/arterial 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. 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.

Work is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2026. Construction start dates are project-specific and weather-dependent. Work will be managed and administered by the Engineering and Construction Division of the Transportation and Public Works Department. Written notices to affected residences will be provided prior to work commencing.

The work on individual streets will take approximately 2-4 months.

Project timelines may vary because multiple streets are involved, and contractors will move between the streets designated for repair and upgrade. The Town will work with the contractor to ensure affected streets are taken to base asphalt before starting work on other streets. Residents will be notified in writing before the work commences.

The Town will provide ongoing communications with homeowners, including mailed or hand-delivered notices with information on 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. This review looks at surface drainage concerns and storm sewer conditions. If repairs include curb removal and re-grading, approximately 1-2 meters behind the curb may be affected. 

Where sidewalks already exist, the asphalt portion of the driveway boulevard will be repaved. If there is no sidewalk, the existing asphalt driveway will be cut back behind the curb or pavement edge and fully repaved to that point. All grassy areas will be restored with topsoil and sod or seed.

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 majority of 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.  Tenth Line and 10 Side Road will be closed during construction with a posted detour route, the contractor will accommodate access for local residents.

The most disruptive activity will be concrete curb and sidewalk pouring. Affected homeowners can expect restricted driveway access for a minimum of 48 hours. A notice regarding access restrictions will be provided the day before, either verbally or written and placed on doors.

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

The program focuses on a variety of roads that require upgrading. A listing of roads and corresponding maps is included on this project page.

Generally, roads in the worst condition are renewed first. Every five years, a detailed review of the Town's road conditions is conducted. Projects also include proactive rehabilitation to extend the useful life of younger roads. Coordination with our Regional partners, local utilities, budget considerations, 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.

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. 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 Note: This process requires a permit and some lead time and there may be applicable fees
• Restricted access for emergency services during construction