Speed limit changes coming to Caledon East

Reductions will be made on Airport and Old Church roads

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Drivers will need to slow down when passing through Caledon East. 

The Region of Peel recently passed an amendment to a bylaw to reduce speeds at two locations in Caledon East. 

On Airport Road, from 250 metres south of Cranston Drive to 80 metres south of Leamster Trail, the speed limit will be reduced to 40 kilometres per hour. 

This stretch of road covers Caledon East's downtown core.

On Old Church Road, from 40 metres west of Henry Wilson Drive to Airport Road, the speed limit will also be reduced to 40 kilometres per hour. 

This stretch of road covers the area from around Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School to Caledon East's downtown core. 

A Region of Peel staff report on the speed reductions states that Caledon residents, Town of Caledon staff, and Caledon Councillors all provided feedback supporting speed limit reductions in Caledon East. The new speed limits bring Caledon East's speed limits in line with that of other villages in Caledon.

“Airport Road and the short westerly section of Old Church Road are being reconstructed in Caledon East, with the anticipated construction to commence in spring of 2025. The posted speed limit reductions align with the reconstruction and the anticipated construction duration,” reads the staff report. “The redesign will include traffic calming features such as roundabouts, gateway median treatments and controlled crossings at strategic locations being included on Airport Road. Additionally, active transportation infrastructure such as a multi-use path will be implemented on both Regional roads in Caledon East as part of the Airport Road capital project. With the changing road characteristics, additional residential units and future developments in the areas, the speed limit review was prompted to determine the appropriate speed limit for both present and future conditions.”

The report states the new speed limits will provide a more uniform and safe posted speed that promotes safety for all road users.