Materials for Public Information Centre Phase 2 - Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange

December 6 - December 12, 2021

Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange
Detailed Design and Environmental Assessment (G.W.P. 3059-20-00)

The Online Public Information Centre (PIC) for Phase 2 - Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange Project ran virtually from December 6 to December 12, 2021, with an extended comment period by December 19, 2021. The following pages include the PIC materials that will remain on the project website for reference.

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We are committed to ensuring that government information and services are accessible for all Ontarians. For communication support or to request Project material in an alternate format, please contact the Project Team members.

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1. Project Introduction

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2. Purpose of the Project

3. The Purpose of this Public Information Centre

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4. Detailed Design and Environmental Assessment Process

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5. Consultation To Date & Key Concerns from Highways 6 and 401 Improvements Public Information Centre

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6. Project Overview

7. Refinements to the Preliminary Design

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8. Traffic Control & Illumination

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9. Roundabout

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10. Bridges

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11. Stormwater Management

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12. Utilities, Advanced Traffic Management Systems, and Signage

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13. Property and Emergency Access

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14. Environmental Studies

15. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Terrestrial Ecosystems and Species at Risk

16. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Fish and Fish Habitat

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17. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Groundwater

18. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Noise

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19. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Air Quality

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20. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Cultural Heritage

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21. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation – Landscape

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22. Environmental Permits and Approvals

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23. Construction Staging and Sequencing

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24. Project Schedule

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25. Next Steps

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26. Frequently Asked Questions and Comments

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27. Roll Plan

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28. Project Contact

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in project documentation.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

We are committed to ensuring that government information and services are accessible for all Ontarians. For communication support or to request project material in an alternate format please contact the project team at ProjectTeam@Highways6and401HamiltontoGuelph.ca or contact one of the Project team members.