Local News Highlights Our Shared Victory!

Dear Neighbours and Supporters,

Our community's hard work and advocacy were officially featured in a news article by NewmarketToday: "York Region to add lights at East Gwillimbury intersection after tragic collision."

This coverage highlights how our collective voice—over 370 strong—brought this critical safety issue directly to York Region’s leadership and accelerated action at Leslie Street and Doane Road.

What the Article Confirms:

Official Regional Commitment: York Region has formally confirmed plans to install traffic signals at Leslie St. and Doane Rd. in 2027 to address immediate safety concerns.
Advancing Long-Term Design: While full corridor widening and the Highway 404 interchange were previously set for 2035, Regional staff are proposing funds in the draft 2027 Capital Budget for detailed engineering design to move the larger project forward.
Community-Led Action: The article recognizes our community petition as the catalyst that brought an abandoned project back into core focus.

Read the Full News Story

You can read the complete article by Joseph Quigley on NewmarketToday:

Link: York Region to add lights at East Gwillimbury intersection after tragic collision

Next Steps & Keeping the Pressure On

While this local news coverage is a huge milestone, our job isn't finished until the budget is officially locked in. We need to ensure that Regional Council, with the support of our future Mayor and local representatives, approves these design funds in the upcoming 2027 budget vote.

Please continue to share and sign our petition! Keeping it active ensures our demands remain fully addressed through every stage of technical and budget approval.

Thank you again for standing together to make our roads safer for every family in East Gwillimbury.

Shahab Aryan, P.Eng.

Your Community Advocate
Make It Right | Make It Happen | Make It Last!