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16. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Fish and Fish Habitat
Key Findings McCrimmons Creek and its tributaries flow through the Study Area and drain primarily agricultural areas in the northern...
2. Purpose of the Project
As the next phase of the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements, the new Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange...
3. The Purpose of this Public Information Centre
To present and receive input on the following: Review of the study process; Overview of the Design-Build Ready design; Summary...
4. Detailed Design and Environmental Assessment Process
Previous Studies This Project builds on past studies including: September 1995: Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design, Highway 6 Freelton Northerly...
5. Consultation To Date & Key Concerns from Highways 6 and 401 Improvements Public Information Centre
The Project Team has engaged with Indigenous communities and key stakeholders throughout the Design-Build Ready phase. Key stakeholders for the...
6. Project Overview
A new interchange on the Hanlon Expressway north of Wellington Road 34 including a new road to connect the interchange...
7. Refinements to the Preliminary Design
The following are key refinements from the Preliminary Design previously presented at the Public Information Centre for Highways 6 and...
8. Traffic Control & Illumination
Traffic signals are recommended at the new Wellington Road 34 Midblock interchange ramp terminal intersections. To enhance safety, localized illumination...
9. Roundabout
Wellington Road 34 / Concession Road 7 intersection: As a result of public input from the Highways 6 and 401...
10. Bridges
Wellington Road 34 Underpass (Site 35-617): Two-span steel box girder bridge to carry Wellington Road 34 over Highway 6 /...
11. Stormwater Management
The recommended stormwater management plan includes the following: Two infiltration ponds within the loop ramps to help reduce the runoff...
12. Utilities, Advanced Traffic Management Systems, and Signage
Utility Impacts Utility relocation works will take place prior to and during construction. The following utilities are anticipated to be...
13. Property and Emergency Access
Property The majority of the required property for the interchange and improvements has been acquired. Additional property requirements have been...
14. Environmental Studies
The following environmental studies have been conducted or are currently ongoing for the Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange...
15. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Terrestrial Ecosystems and Species at Risk
Key Findings The Study Area largely consists of agricultural lands intercepted with remnant woodlands and wetlands. A naturalized woodland is...
1. Project Introduction
The next phase (Phase 2) of implementation of the Highways 6 & 401 Improvements project will be the Highway 6...
17. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Groundwater
Groundwater Study Hydrogeological studies and groundwater assessment have been undertaken to establish the existing conditions of the Study Area. Private...
18. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Noise
Noise Impact Assessments A noise impact assessment was completed in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation Environmental Noise Guide, 2006....
19. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Air Quality
Air Quality Impact Assessments An Air Quality Impact Assessment has been undertaken in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation Environmental...
20. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage review concluded that the Study Area contains no built heritage resources or cultural heritage landscapes. Archaeological assessment is...
21. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Landscape
Key Findings A field investigation was undertaken to confirm existing natural features and significant landscape elements within the Study Area....
22. Environmental Permits and Approvals
Governing Authority: Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Legislation: Endangered Species Act (2007) Permit: Overall Benefit Permit*:...
23. Construction Staging and Sequencing
The construction staging will be determined by the Design-Build contractor to minimize the Project costs and impacts to the travelling...
24. Project Schedule
Proposals from Design-Build teams were submitted to the Ministry of Transportation in November of 2021. The Design-Build contract is anticipated...
25. Next Steps
The following activities will be undertaken following this event: Address comments received at this Public Information Centre; Confirm assessment of...
26. Frequently Asked Questions and Comments
Below is further information on the most frequently asked questions and comments related to the Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway...
27. Roll Plan
Click on the map to view or download a higher resolution roll plan. Table of Contents 1. Project Introduction2. Purpose...
28. Project Contact
Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in meeting the requirements of...
29. Comment Form
Your input is important to us! If you have comments or questions regarding the materials presented in this Public Information...
19. Aberfoyle Creek Habitat Improvement
Reconstruction of the Highway 401 / Hanlon Expressway interchange provides opportunity for enhancements to the Aberfoyle Creek to improve natural...