Welcome to the Town of Ajax's Road Resurfacing FAQs. Residents will find answers to commonly asked questions about how and when road resurfacing takes place in the Town of Ajax. Learn more about the process and what to expect during road maintenance projects. 

What is Road Resurfacing?
Description of work:
  • Remove and replace sections of concrete curb and sidewalk
  • Adjust existing catch basins and maintenance holes
  • Remove and replace asphalt roadway surface
  • Driveway, topsoil and sod restoration, as required

Enhancing residents’ quality of life by improving road conditions and road safety for many years to come is a priority capital investment for the Town.
What is the anticipated duration of work?
The Road Resurfacing program will take approximately four months. Project times vary because there are multiple streets involved, and the contractors will be moving around between the streets designated for rehabilitation.  

The Town of Ajax realizes that the construction work will be disruptive. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience during this time, and we will make every effort to complete the construction work as quickly as possible

Residents will be notified in writing prior to work commencing.
Will my property be affected by the work?
Not all properties will be affected. A pre-engineering review is completed ahead of the project to determine required repairs based on condition of the concrete infrastructure, surface drainage concerns and storm sewer condition. Disturbance of any affected properties are limited to within the Towns Right of Way allowance and will not impact private property. 
Who maintains the new sod? 
The contractor is responsible for watering new sod for 14 days or until it has taken root. Once the Town has reviewed the performance of the sod and confirmed it is healthy and actively growing, the homeowner shall take responsibility for sod maintenance. 
Who will be restoring any disturbance on the boulevard?
The contractor is responsible for completing sod and driveway restoration, in kind. 
What happens if my internet is impacted? 
In the event utilities are impacted during the construction work, we ask that the resident contacts their service provider (Bell, Rogers, etc.) and coordinate the repair for a timely resolution, at no cost to the resident. However, every effort will be made to minimize damage during construction.
What if I have irrigation installed in the boulevard with the public right of way? 
Remove irrigation and/or other landscaping in conflict within the road’s right of way. Please be advised that the Contractor will not be responsible for any damage of private irrigation and/or landscaping within the Town’s right of way. However, every effort will be made to minimize damage during construction.
Will the roads be open during construction? 

The roads will be open to all local traffic with lane restrictions. Appropriate traffic control measures will be implemented for safe movement of traffic; efforts will be made to minimize delays as much as possible.
What if there is a restriction on access to the street for emergency services? 
A Notice of Construction is provided to all emergency services prior to construction. The contractor is responsible for always maintaining access during construction.
How does the Town determine road repair priorities? 

The resurfacing of municipal roads and associated curb, sidewalk and culvert repairs are a critical component of the Town’s infrastructure maintenance program. The roads to be resurfaced and/or reconstructed each year are prioritized based on the Town’s Pavement Management System, proposed developments, and coordinated with the Region of Durham's construction projects.
What types of disruption can residents expect?

While the Town strives to minimize disruption for residents and businesses, there will be some noise and dust, as part of the construction process. Access to driveways and sidewalks may be temporarily blocked at certain times during construction. 
What if sections of sidewalks are closed due to construction?

In the event sections of sidewalk are removed for replacement, the contractor shall provide safe access around the disturbed area for the safe passage of pedestrians. 
What is being done to minimize disruption?

A Town project inspector is assigned to the work area to monitor the project’s progress. Residents encountering issues or requiring information about the project can contact Town staff.
What should I do with my waste receptacles?

The Durham Region is responsible for garbage collection. Please place your waste receptacles out on your usual collection day. It is the contractor’s responsibility to move these materials to a location where they can be accessed by the collection vehicles or provide access to the collection vehicles to collect the waste successfully. Residents are recommended to place their house number on the bins during construction, if possible.
What are the typical working hours for construction?

Contractors are asked to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Contractors may extend their hours of work during off-peak times, if deemed required.
Contact Information

If you would like any further information or have any questions, please contact:

Town of Ajax
Operations Centre
905-683-2951
infrastructure@ajax.ca