Traffic Calming in School Zones on Major Collector and Minor Arterial Roads

Traffic calming projects being undertaken by the town to improve road safety in school zones.

The town will be implementing traffic calming infrastructures in three school zones:

  • St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School located at 138 Sixteen Mile Drive, project limits are from Preserve Drive to Colton Way
  • St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School located at 1201 Heritage Way; project limits are from Blacksmith Lane to Goldsmith Gate
  • Heritage Glen Public School located at 1641 Heritage Way, project limits are from Postmaster Drive to Merchants Gate

Proposed work

The planned traffic calming infrastructure includes:

  • Narrowing of driving lanes
  • Realignment of driving lanes (lateral shifts)
  • Protected bike lanes at existing traffic medians
  • Curb extensions

What to expect

  • Concrete curb and gutter reconstruction
  • Relocation of catch basins
  • Driveway restoration
  • Asphalt milling and paving
  • Additional traffic safety features
  • Improved pavement markings and road signs
  • Sod restoration

Project scheduling

Construction will begin in October 2023, and it is estimated to take four to eight weeks to complete.

The traffic calming project maps show the project locations and limits:

Visit the Traffic Calming page to learn more about the types of traffic calming measures implemented in Oakville.

Public information centre

A virtual public information centre for this project was held from April 12 to April 26, 2023. We encourage the public to familiarize with the upcoming work by reviewing the information material available below.

Reference materials

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact Jonathan Tshisekedi at jonathan.tshisekedi@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601, ext. 2139.