The Town of New Tecumseth will be undertaking a traffic signal maintenance project that involves the removal of existing hydro utility poles and the installation of new, Town‑owned traffic signal poles at select intersections.
This work will allow traffic signals and related equipment to be relocated onto new poles and updated to current standards.
Minor, short‑term traffic disruptions may occur during construction, and every effort will be made to maintain safe access for pedestrians and vehicles throughout the work.
Anticipated to be May 13th – May 27th, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. In the event of extreme or emergency situations, work may take place after hours and/or on weekends and only with the Town’s approval, however not anticipated.
You may experience dust, noise and other inconveniences. Every effort will be made to reduce and mitigate the impacts.
Additionally, driveway access may be disrupted from time to time. As required, on-site personnel will coordinate driveway disruptions/closures with residents to minimize the length of closure and to ensure alternate parking arrangements are made. Residents that require special accommodations that could be adversely affected by driveway access interruptions are asked to contact the Town Project Manager identified within this Notice as soon as possible.
Please have your waste and recycling bins out at the end of your driveway prior to 7:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled pick-up day. The Contractor will relocate the bins as necessary to enable the County of Simcoe’s solid waste contractors to gain access to them. We ask that you label your municipal address on all bins to assist us in returning them.
Mail delivery will continue throughout construction and the Contractor will coordinate any required temporary mailbox relocations with Canada Post. If mailbox relocations are required, further notice will be provided to residents.
School bus arrangements will be coordinated with the County’s School Bus Consortium, if required. At this time, no adjustments to the route or pick up/drop off locations is anticipated due to the construction. If any adjustments are required, further notice will be provided to affected residents.
Telephone, electrical, cable TV, and gas services should not be affected by the construction, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For an immediate response, please contact the Town’s Project Manager or the Project Consultant Representative identified within this Notice.
Locations have been identified throughout the project and impacted property owners will be notified in advance of the work.
Should you have any questions or concerns related to this project, please contact the following project team:
Project Consultant:
Black and McDonald
Town Project Manager:
Brandon Jo
Project Manager, Development Engineering
Town of New Tecumseth
24 Tupper Street West
Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1H2
Office: 705-415-3008