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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...
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...
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...