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 has completed construction for traffic calming infrastructure around the following school zones: 

  • St. Gregory the Great Catholic Elementary School 
  • St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School, and 
  • Heritage Glen Public School. 

Project overview

This project focused on improving road safety in school zones. The new traffic calming infrastructure includes measures such as:

  • Mid-block curb extensions
  • Relocation of catch basins
  • Installation of additional traffic safety features: pre-cast curb for bike lanes and flexible bollards
  • Enhancement of pavement markings and road signs
  • Sod restoration

Timeline

Construction began in October 2023 and was completed on December 22, 2023, within the estimated timeframe of four to eight weeks.

Resources

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