York Region crews are starting road preservation work in Aurora, Ontario, this May on Leslie Street from St. John’s Sideroad northward and on Yonge Street from Savage Road/Sawmill Valley Drive to Davis Drive. The work is expected to continue until November 2026 and will mean lane reductions for drivers in both areas.
The projects are part of Contract 26-181 and will happen in two stages. Crews will first make concrete repairs and adjust maintenance holes and catch basins before applying microsurfacing, a treatment York Region says can extend a road’s life by up to eight years.
During construction, the road will stay open to through traffic but will be reduced to one lane in each direction. York Region says work may take place on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The projects come as the Town of Aurora approved a 2.2% tax levy increase for 2026. Mayor Tom Mrakas said freezing taxes would mean deferring road maintenance and cost residents more later.
Residents with questions about the work can contact York Region at 1-877-464-9675 and quote Contract 26-181. After-hours emergency calls can be made at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200.
