Davis Drive to Close for Railway and Sewer Work in Newmarket

This report by Farshad Fazaeli is based on information published by York Region.

Davis Drive in the Town of Newmarket is scheduled for a temporary closure between Main Street and Prospect Street. This closure, commencing Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. and concluding Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6 a.m., is necessary for railway crossing rehabilitation work being completed by Metrolinx. Following the completion of the railway work, York Region will undertake the restoration of the adjacent roadway.

In conjunction with the railway work, the Town of Newmarket will conduct a critical sanitary sewer repair near the railway crossing. This coordinated effort aims to mitigate the need for future road closures and reduce potential traffic disruptions. Travellers, including both vehicular traffic and pedestrians, will be required to follow designated detour routes around the closure area.

Access will be maintained for specific locations. Westbound access will be available up to The Tannery Mall/Newmarket GO Station at 465 Davis Drive and the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place at 474 Davis Drive. Similarly, eastbound access will be maintained up to Superior Street. While local access to properties within the closure limits will be preserved, there will be no through access across the railway crossing itself.

Emergency services will also be affected and will need to utilize detour routes to reach destinations on the opposite side of the railway crossing, including Southlake Health. York Region Transit routes will be detoured, and passengers are advised to visit yrt.ca to plan their journeys. GO Transit service may experience disruptions, and travellers should check gotransit.com/schedules before their trips. Signs will be strategically placed to guide travellers through the affected area.

As is common with construction projects, the scheduled work may be subject to rescheduling due to adverse weather conditions. York Region and Metrolinx have committed to providing advance notice whenever possible. The organizations express gratitude for the community's patience during this period, acknowledging that construction can present challenges. Metrolinx is working to complete this essential work with minimal disruption. For inquiries, individuals can contact 1-877-464-9675, TTY 711, or via email, quoting Davis Drive road closure. An after-hours emergency line is available at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200.

According to York Region. Source: York Region