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Study OverviewThe study currently includes the following components:
realignment of Highway 6 slightly to the east in the vicinity of the Highway 5 and Highway 6 intersection; realignment of Highway 5 slightly to the north in the vicinity of the Highway 5 and Highway 6 intersection; new interchange ramps and a new Highway 5 over Highway 6 interchange bridge structure, as part of the new Highway 5/Highway 6 Interchange; widening of Highways 5 and 6; construction of a concrete median barrier (Tall Wall) along Highway 6 within the interchange limits; full illumination within the interchange limits; installation of new traffic signals associated with the new interchange; extension of the three cell box culvert under Highway 6 at Borer’s Creek and other culvert replacements and extensions; a storm sewer and open ditch drainage system within the interchange limits; paved shoulders on Highway 6 within the interchange limits; construction of concrete curb and gutter along Highway 5 within the interchange limits; Municipal road connections in the vicinity of the proposed new Highway 5 and Highway 6 Interchange; sidewalks on Dundas Street East and on Highway 5 just west of Highway 6 within the interchange limits; on-road bike lanes on Dundas Street East and on Highway 5 just west of Highway 6 within the interchange limits; and, a new commuter parking lot. The study is following the approved planning process for Group “B” projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (MTO 2000), with the opportunity for public input throughout. Upon completion of the Preliminary Design portion of the study, a TESR Addendum will be prepared to document proposed changes and additions to the Preliminary Design contained in the 2003 TESR. The TESR Addendum will be released for public review and comment. Notification of submission of the TESR Addendum will be advertised in local newspapers and posted on this website. Upon completion of the Detail Design portion of this study, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) will be prepared to document the study results. The DCR will be released for public review and comment. Notification of study completion and submission of the DCR will be advertised in local newspapers and posted on this website. Two (2) Public Information Centres (PICs) are planned for this study, with the first PIC (PIC #1) scheduled for Tuesday June 19, 2012. See the Meetings and Events tab, and the Ontario Government Notices tab for more details. The date, time and location of the second PIC (PIC #2) will be advertised in local newspapers and posted on this website. Following completion of this Preliminary Design and Detail Design Study, the project will not commence until the funding is available, property acquisitions are completed and environmental approvals are obtained. |