06/21/2026
An important construction update regarding the Sunningdale and Richmond intersection. Especially if your community is in this area!
Construction updates:
A traffic shift on Sunningdale Road is planned for June 22.
A two-week closure of Sunningdale Road (both east and west of Richmond) is tentatively scheduled for July 13 or July 20.
Following this, there will be an overnight closure on Richmond Street to complete final topcoat paving.
Sunningdale Road Widening (Wonderland Rd to Medway Creek)
A construction notice was distributed to residents on Friday, June 12.
London Hydro will begin pole relocation work on June 22.
Contractor L82 is expected to mobilize by July 6 to begin preparatory work.
A bridge closure is anticipated in early August, coordinated with other Sunningdale closures to avoid overlapping disruptions.
To help manage detour traffic, traffic calming measures are being installed in key areas across the city, including:
Meadowlands
Quarrier
Pelkey
Plane Tree
Additional materials are on order and will be installed as they arrive.
Sunningdale Rd near Jordan Blvd.
A road closure is scheduled for June 29.
Fanshawe Park Rd. (West of Richmond St)
Road repairs are expected to be completed by the end of this week.
Lane restrictions will be reduced daily, with all lanes reopening at the end of each day where possible.
Fanshawe Park Rd (East of Richmond St)
The Arterial Road Restoration Program is expected to move to Fanshawe Park Road in August, following the Sunningdale/Richmond closure.
Paving will take place overnight to minimize daytime disruption.
Additional watermain and stormwater work has been added, including a watermain replacement between Daleview Cres and Adelaide St.
This pre-work will require some daytime lane restrictions.
Upcoming Project: Gainsborough Rd Rehabilitation
Work on the Gainsborough Road Rehabilitation Project is planned for this summer.
Learn more: https://getinvolved.london.ca/gainsborough-rehabilitation
We appreciate your patience as these important infrastructure improvements are completed. Every effort is being made to
coordinate closures and minimize disruptions to residents and commuters.