Construction to overhaul a key stretch of Main Street in Stouffville is expected to begin this fall, with crews anticipated to mobilize in October 2026. The work, which follows a contract award expected in September, will focus on the section between Park Drive and Edward Street, replacing aging underground pipes and giving the road and sidewalks a complete makeover.
The Downtown Revitalization Project carries a budget of $18.5 million this year, part of a broader multi-year investment topping $22 million. It will see storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and watermains replaced beneath the surface before the road is fully rebuilt. Streetscaping improvements are also planned to make the area more accessible and visually appealing.
Utility investigation work along the corridor was already underway in late May, with notices delivered to affected businesses and residents. The Town is also planning a business open house this fall, giving shop owners and other stakeholders a chance to meet the construction team and learn more about how the work will unfold.
The stretch being tackled is Phase 2 of a three-part reconstruction of Main Street. Phase 1, from Stouffer Street to Park Drive, was completed back in 2018. A future Phase 3 will eventually extend improvements east from Edward Street to Ninth Line.
After hearing from the public at a January 2026 open house, the Town revised its on-street parking plans, restoring the number of spaces from a proposed 42 to 76. Additional parking solutions are still being explored, including talks with property owners about using rear-lot space. While direct financial compensation won’t be offered to businesses affected by construction, temporary relief from the Village’s special tax levy is being considered.
Mayor Iain Lovatt has called the project a major investment that will breathe new life into the heart of the town. The design work is being led by Accardi Engineering Group Ltd., which is handling design, site inspection, and a field ambassador role to keep the community informed during construction.
