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5. What are the Benefits of these Improvements?

Please refer to the VISUALIZATION VIDEO to see the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements. Watch Now The improvements will: Provide...

2. The Approved Plan – South of Highway 401

A new controlled access four-lane Highway 6 alignment west of existing Highway 6, from Maddaugh Road to Highway 401.  A...

1. Study Area and Purpose of this Public Information Centre

To present and receive input on the following: Outline of the approved plan Benefits of Highways 6 & 401 improvements...

3. The Approved Plan – Along Highway 401

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6. Additional Benefits of these Improvements

Improvements include Managed Lanes on Highway 401 Manages traffic congestion with Managed Lanes by handling growth in demand and giving...

7. Improvements will Improve Traffic Flow and Ease Congestions

The improvements will also improve traffic flow and ease congestion on local roads while reducing car and heavy truck traffic...

8. Improvements will upgrade the Existing Highway Infrastructure

The improvements will upgrade the existing highway infrastructure: 24 lane kilometres of new highway will be constructed along Highway 6**...

12. Consultation

Consultation is an integral component of the Environmental Assessment process and is undertaken at every stage of the design. Consultation...

13. Design Refinements – South of Highway 401 Highway 6/ Maddaugh Road Intersection

The approved Highway 6 and Maddaugh Road intersection configuration was reviewed for opportunities to: Provide a higher-order connection between Hamilton...

15. Design Refinements – North of Highway 401 New Wellington Road 34 Midblock Interchange and Concession Road 7 Improvements

Additional improvements to Concession Road 7 to provide a fully paved connection with improved roadway geometry from Wellington Road 34...

16. Other Design Refinements

Design refinements to enhance safety conditions and improve the geometry of the recommended plan, including: Enhanced horizontal and vertical geometry...

17. Traffic Signals & Illumination

Traffic signals are recommended at the following intersections: Brock Road interchange north ramp terminal intersection New Highway 6 / Maddaugh...

18. Overview of Environmental Field Work

Natural Environment Classification of vegetation communities and inventory of plant species and trees Surveys of breeding birds, amphibians and other...

19. Aberfoyle Creek Habitat Improvement

Reconstruction of the Highway 401 / Hanlon Expressway interchange provides opportunity for enhancements to the Aberfoyle Creek to improve natural...

22. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Areas of impact are being confirmed and environmental investigations are ongoing. The final detailed design will include commitments to avoid...

23. Concession Road 7 Bridge Replacement

The Concession 7 bridge was the first segment of the improvements to Highways 6 and 401 to be constructed The...

24. Next Steps

The following activities will be undertaken following this event: Consultation throughout (dates to be determined) Address comments received at the...

25. Construction Staging

It is anticipated that during construction, Highway 401 will continue to operate with 3 through-lanes in each direction during most...

11. Study Process and Subsequent Design Build Project

This Highways 6 and 401 Improvements Study Notice of Study Commencement Property Acquisition Data Collection and Field InvestigationsConsultation Throughout Preliminary...

10. Overview of Previous Studies

This project combines the Highway 6 Preliminary Design study and elements from the Highway 401 Expansion Preliminary Design and Class...

20. Noise Impact Assessment

Receptors A Noise Impact Assessment has been undertaken in accordance with the MTO Environmental Noise Guide, 2006. The assessment investigates...

14. Benefits to the Recommended Configuration of Highway 6/Maddaugh Road Intersection

Compared to the previous recommendation this configuration has the following benefits: Smaller impact to wetlands and woodlots, Direct access and...

21. Noise Impact Assessment Results

The Results The Highway 6 and 401 Improvements Noise Impact Assessment calculated the following results: Key Assessment Findings 2041 Highway...

28. Provide Your Feedback

Thank you for reviewing the Public Information Centre materials. We value your input on the project! Please provide any comments...

9. Improvements will Align with Ongoing Plans for the Region

The improvements will align with ongoing plans for the region: Municipal plans including: Guelph-Wellington Transportation Study (2005): Identifies the EA...

27. Video

Visualization video to see the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements. Watch Now 27 of 27

1. Project Introduction

The next phase (Phase 2) of implementation of the Highways 6 & 401 Improvements project will be the Highway 6...

2. Purpose of the Project

As the next phase of the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements, the new Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange...
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