As some Middlesex Centre residents live near or commute through this intersection, we are sharing information about this project.
The City of London will soon be starting construction on a roundabout at the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection. The project will add several improvements including new cycle tracks and sidewalk, pedestrian crossings, landscaping and streetlighting, while replacing and extending underground infrastructure.
Update - Construction on Oxford Gideon Roundabout starts Monday, July 15
The following was shared by the City of London, July 12, 2024
On Monday, July 15, construction will begin on the new roundabout at the intersection of Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive. This work will require the closure of Gideon Drive and Kains Road at Oxford Street West to build a temporary bypass road along Oxford Street West, and to accommodate an upcoming sanitary sewer installation.
A temporary bypass road will ensure Oxford West traffic can be maintained for most of the project.
Motorists traveling along Gideon Drive and Kains Road will be directed to use the designated detour route, along Woodhull Road, to Elviage Drive, Westdel Bourne and back up to Oxford Street West, as shown in the map below.
Safe pedestrian paths and signage will be installed for any temporary sidewalk restrictions during construction. There are no transit impacts associated with this project.
Public Update Meeting
On February 15, 2024, the City of London hosted a Public Update Meeting to provide an update on the project and information about what to expect during construction. The meeting was recorded and will be posted on the City of London’s Get Involved website. The presentation is about 20 minutes includes an overview of the project and the final design plans, construction timing, road detours, etc.
Project Details
Project Location:
The map above identifies the approximate limits of the construction project area. Work is planned at the Oxford Street West and Gideon Drive intersection, extending east towards Westdel Bourne.
Work Details:
- Road removals / traffic diversion for construction purposes
- Sanitary sewer extension
- New storm sewer installation
- Localized tree removals
- Utilities relocation
- Cycle track and sidewalk installation
- Bike racks, benches and rest area in the north-west corner of roundabout
- New asphalt road surface, pavement markings and signage
- New street lighting installation
- Landscaping improvements
- Grading and drainage work
Proposed Timeline:
- Virtual public update meeting: Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 12 p.m.
- Construction starts: Spring 2024 (update - work will start July 15, 2024)
- Construction ends: End of 2024, with some minor cleanup / asphalt work in Spring 2025
Construction Detours:
At the meeting on February 15, the City laid out their plans road access during construction:
- Kains Rd. will be closed at Oxford St.
- Gideon Dr. will be closed at Oxford St. and a detour will be posted
- Oxford St. will be open both east-bound and west-bound, but traffic may experience delays
This information is subject to change. Please visit the City's project website for updates, and of course follow any posted detours or road closures for your safety and the safety of construction crews.
For More Information:
To learn more about the project, please visit the City of London's website.
This page was first posted November 4, 2021. It is updated as new information is available.