Jeffery Crescent (south leg) is Now Closed—Traffic Signals Needed at Leslie & Doane Immediately!
Our Voices Have Been Heard, But Our Efforts Continue to Avoid Another Decade-Long Wait
Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared our petition. We have achieved a massive milestone of over 200 signatures, but more importantly, our collective voices have been heard by our local Council!
Because of this petition and your dedication, the urgent safety risks at the Leslie Street and Doane Road intersection were brought directly to the attention of the Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Council. Our community advocacy is working, but recent infrastructure changes mean we must escalate our efforts.
The Jeffery Crescent Closure: Only One Way In and Out
As of June 17, 2026, the portion of Jeffery Crescent south of Doane Road is officially and permanently closed. This closure fundamentally alters the traffic flow of the intersection. Moving forward, residents and road users are restricted to only one remaining access point to get IN and OUT onto Doane Road East via the north leg of Jeffery Crescent.
Why the Leslie & Doane Intersection is Now Exceptionally Critical
Funneling Doane Road East traffic through Jeffery Crescent with a single exit creates an immediate, dangerous bottleneck. We are now forcing a high volume of vehicles down a narrow, local road that feeds directly into a massive, high-speed regional corridor at Leslie Street.
Connecting a narrow local road to a heavily strained regional corridor is a recipe for disaster. When you combine this forced bottleneck with the potential traffic from the proposed 4-story, 39-unit Community Living Central York development on Jeffery Crescent, traffic volumes will spike dramatically.
Every single one of these vehicles must now travel west on Doane Road and navigate this unsignalized intersection. Leaving a major regional intersection without traffic signals while funneling increased local traffic into it poses an immediate safety hazard for our community—especially for the school buses, pedestrians, and public transit users who navigate this corridor daily.
East Gwillimbury Council Formally Demands Action from York Region
On June 2, 2026, the East Gwillimbury Municipal Council officially recognized the danger of this situation and stepped up to back our cause by passing a formal resolution.
Because of your efforts, the Town Council explicitly noted that the closing of Jeffery Crescent south of Doane Road will directly cause increased traffic on the north leg and at the Leslie and Doane intersection. They highlighted a massive oversight in regional planning: the Regional Municipality of York currently has this intersection upgrade delayed until 2035 in its 10-Year Capital Plan.
To protect residents, the Town Council passed a resolution formally requesting that York Region:
- Conduct an Immediate Review: Undertake a comprehensive safety review of the Leslie Street and Doane Road intersection to implement appropriate improvements to address recent and anticipated changes in traffic patterns and volumes.
- Advance the Timeline: Review its 10-Year Capital Plan and consider advancing the planned intersection improvements for Leslie Street and Doane Road, currently scheduled for 2035, to an earlier timeframe.
Council also requested the Mayor's commitment, in their capacity as our Regional Councillor, to "go to bat" for the Town to ensure this critical upgrade remains a priority.
What This Means For Our Petition
While the Town of East Gwillimbury is now firmly on our side, York Region holds the final authority over this road. We must use our incredible momentum to ensure Regional Council honors the Town's request and advances the timeline. Another decade-long wait until 2035 is completely unacceptable.
Please keep sharing this petition to hold York Region accountable. We got the Town's attention; now let's ensure the Region delivers the safe, fully equipped intersection our community requires.
My Commitment to Our Community
Advocating for this intersection has shown me the power of our collective voice. Whether it’s fighting for safer roads, demanding transparent planning, or ensuring our community is not left behind by regional delays, my commitment to advocating for this neighborhood is unwavering. I will continue to hold our elected officials and regional staff accountable and demand the practical, timely infrastructure solutions we deserve. Let's keep up this tireless work!
Shahab Aryan
Your Community Advocate