Woodbridge Avenue is open for business!

Dec. 8, 2022 10:00 a.m.
City of Vaughan
​Support area retailers and restaurants while infrastructure improvements continue
 

As infrastructure improvements continue on Woodbridge Avenue, the City of Vaughan is reminding citizens that the area is open for business. From shopping in-person or online to ordering takeout or dining at a restaurant or café – Woodbridge Avenue is a one-stop-shop this holiday season. 

Plenty of parking is available in the area. Designated parking spots at 7971 Kipling Ave. (in the Faith Deliverance International Ministries Church parking lot) and 140 Woodbridge Avenue (Marketlane Shopping Centre) offer easy access to shops and services along Woodbridge Avenue while the street undergoes improvements. 

Vital underground infrastructure work is nearing completion and is anticipated to be finished by the end of this year. Additional updates are as follows:

  • Construction will be suspended from Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 to Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.
  • Two-way traffic on Woodbridge Avenue will be restored as of Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. 
  • On Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, construction within the boulevard areas may resume (weather permitting).
  • All construction is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023.

Once these improvements are finished, they will support existing and future residents and businesses in Woodbridge Village for years to come by:

  • promoting walking, cycling and transit use.
  • reducing interactions between pedestrians and vehicles.
  • supporting daily community life and events.
  • capturing inspirational, educational and heritage elements.
  • increasing tree coverage.
  • building on the convenient access to the trail along the Humber River system.

For additional project information, visit vaughan.ca/WoodbridgeAve. 

QUOTES

 “Whether you live in the neighbourhood or across the city, come and enjoy the unique shops and eating establishments in the heart of Woodbridge this holiday season and beyond! While construction is underway, we must continue to support our local business community. The Woodbridge Avenue project is vital for the future of Woodbridge Village and will ensure people continue to enjoy this vibrant area for years to come. The critical work there focuses on beautifying the area while respecting its history with road rehabilitation, watermain replacements and streetlight upgrades.”

- Mayor Steven Del Duca 

“Woodbridge Avenue is open for business! Local retailers, including shops and food establishments, remain open to serve you while important construction work in the area continues. Improvements to roads and sewage infrastructure are being made to beautify, protect and enhance the distinct heritage of Woodbridge Village. Local entrepreneurs are our neighbours, friends and family, and small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Now, more than ever, they need our support. So, stop in to say hello, pick up a gift for a friend or loved one, or make a reservation at a restaurant and treat your family to dinner. Together, we can keep the heart of Woodbridge strong.”

- Councillor Adriano Volpentesta 

QUICK FACTS

  • As infrastructure improvements continue on Woodbridge Avenue, businesses remain open for business.
  • Designated parking spots are available at 7971 Kipling Ave. (in the Faith Deliverance International Ministries Church parking lot) and 140 Woodbridge Avenue (Marketlane Shopping Centre).
  • Construction will be suspended from Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 to Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2023 and two-way traffic will be restored.  
  • All construction is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023.


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