Highway 401 Planning Study Public Information Session April 23 in Mallorytown

Mallorytown – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), with Stantec Consulting Ltd., is conducting a Planning, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for a 21.6 km section of Highway 401, from west of the Mallorytown Road Interchange to west of the Stewart Boulevard Interchange.

A public information session is being held in Mallorytown on April 23 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 3 Quabbin Road, in Mallorytown.

The study focuses on the replacement and rehabilitation of bridges and culverts, interchange improvements, and identifying a future highway footprint for six and ultimately eight lanes. The goal is to meet current and future transportation needs while enhancing safety and efficiency in the provincial highway network.

Following the Class EA process for a Group ‘B’ project, the study involves environmental and engineering investigations and engagement with the public and Indigenous communities.

The first of two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held for input in Mallorytown, and will present existing conditions, project justification, and preliminary alternatives. Public feedback will help shape the Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) and future planning.

Structures and interchanges within this study include:

• Mallorytown Road Bridge
• Culvert (2.2 km east of Mallorytown Road)
• Jones Creek Culvert (West and East Branch)
• Sherwood Springs Bridge
• Crystal Beach Bridge
• County Road 2 Bridge
• Culvert (1.1 km west of Lyn Rd, Brockville)
• CNR Bridge
• Lyn Road Bridge

The study also includes:

• Developing and evaluating alternatives
• Identifying appropriate improvements
• Determining potential impacts
• Outlining environmental protection/mitigation measures

A Recommended Plan will be confirmed and designated (protected) at the completion of the study.

For more information: https://www.hwy401mallorytowntobrockville.ca/