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Class Environmental Assessment

Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements

Public Information Centre #2

Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension

and

Highway 401 Interchange Improvements

Class Environmental Assessment Study

December 12, 20124 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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The purpose of this PIC is to:

• Review comments received from the first PIC and confirm the preferred planning solution;

• Present the analysis and evaluation of the interchange concept and bridge expansion alternatives;

• Present a summary of the supporting technical work completed since the first PIC;

• Present the overall recommended Preliminary Design;

• Review potential benefits, impacts and mitigation measures associated with the overall recommended Preliminary Design;

• Receive your comments on the work completed to date; and

• Identify the next steps in the study.

Representatives from the City of London, Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and McCormick Rankin are available to

discuss the project with you.

Please ask questions and make your opinion known to us.

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Study Purpose:

Conduct a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Design Study for the south extension of Veterans Memorial Parkway (VMP), 1 km south to Wilton Grove Road, and the associated reconfiguration and expansion of the Veterans Memorial Parkway Interchange at Highway 401.

Study Goal:

To create a transportation network that fully supports the future economic growth opportunities along the Highway 401 corridor and provides improved north‐south transportation capacity to accommodate projected future travel demand.

STUDY OVERVIEW

Key Study Objectives:

• Identify a preferred planning solution to address problems and opportunities;

• Consider a reasonable range of alternatives for reconfiguration of the interchange and the expansion of the bridge;

• Consider the impacts on all aspects of the environment and carry out a systematic evaluation of alternatives;

• Develop a Preliminary Design Plan for the preferred alternative(s); and

• Invite public and agency feedback and input.

This is a Partnership Project between the City of London and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)



This study will follow the Ontario Environmental Assessment Actthrough the application of the Municipal Class EnvironmentalAssessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011).

This study will also address the requirements of the ClassEnvironmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (asamended in July 2000).

The Class EA process enables the planning and implementation ofinfrastructure projects to be undertaken in accordance with anapproved procedure, giving due regard to the need to protect theenvironment and minimize negative effects.

THE CLASS EA PROCESS

Upon completion of the study, a Transportation EnvironmentalStudy Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for a 30‐day public review period.



Economic Development Strategy (2009):

• “Economic gateway” ‐ increase the availability of servicedemployment lands in the vicinity of Highways 401/402 andLondon International Airport

• Improve access points ‐ extension of VMP south to WiltonGrove Road and the associated reconfiguration andexpansion of the VMP Interchange at Highway 401

The Industrial Lands Development Strategy (ILDS)Update (2011):

• Review the potential for Office Business Park Designations in the Highway 401/402 Corridors

• Expansion of the Urban Growth Area in the 401/402 Corridor

• Continue to pursue the extension of Veterans Memorial Parkway to Wilton Grove Road

The City of London 2030 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) “Smart Moves” (2012):

• VMP Interchange improvements and an extension of the Parkway south of Highway 401 to Wilton Grove Road is a key part of the Smart Moves Recommended Road Network Improvements

Official Plan Review (in progress):

• "ReThink London“

• New policies and approaches to address emergingopportunities including employment opportunities along theHighway 401/402 corridor

• Review Urban Growth Boundary

STUDY BACKGROUND



Problems and Opportunities

• “Economic Gateway”

• Improved access points and Office Business Park Designations in the Highway 401/402 Corridors

• Expansion of the Urban Growth Area in the 401/402 Corridors

• VMP Interchange improvements and an extension of the Parkway south of Highway 401 to Wilton Grove Road is a key part of the Smart Moves Recommended Road Network Improvements

PREFERRED PLANNING SOLUTION

Preferred Planning Solution

An extension of VMP and associated improvements at the Highway 401Interchange is selected as the preferred alternative planning solutionbecause it addresses the problems and opportunities by:

• Creating a transportation network that fully supports the futureeconomic growth opportunities in southeast London;

• Implementing the recommendations of the Smart Moves by providingadditional capacity and improving traffic operations; and ultimately,

• Supporting the realization of City Council’s economic growth objectives.


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements EXISTING CONDITIONS

Natural Environment


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements EXISTING CONDITIONS

Socio‐Economic Environment

Existing land use within the study area includes:

• Agricultural operations in the northeast quadrant and along the south side of Highway 401;

• Large scale agri‐business operation (London Dairy Farms) along the south side of Highway 401; and

• Innovation Park employment lands (currently under development) in the northwest quadrant.

Official Plan land use designations within the study area are:

• Light Industrial ‐ east and west of VMP, north of Highway 401;

• Agricultural ‐ south of Highway 401;

• Open Space – Innovation Park stormwater management facility; and

• Environmental Review (Unevaluated Vegetation Patches) ‐ associated with the woodlands/wetlands in the southeast and southwest quadrants



SUMMARY OF PIC # 1

• Public Information Centre # 1 was held on May 23, 2012 and presented: project background; existing conditions; the problem being addressed; alternative solutions and preliminary Interchange Concept Alternatives.

• Approximately 17 people attended the PIC. A total of 5 comment sheets were received.

• Overall, based on conversations at the PIC and comments received after the PIC, there was an understanding of the opportunities being addressed and the range of interchange alternatives being considered.

• Most PIC attendees preferred Interchange Concept Alternative 3 or 4.

• Disadvantages of Alternatives 3 and 4 include left turns however, drivers are used to this design.

• Options that avoid the woodland/wetland in the SE quadrant are preferred. Woodland/wetland feature in the SE quadrant should be considered as part of the broader natural heritage system.

• Preferable to avoid impact to the woodland in the NE quadrant.

• Drainage design should protect the woodland/wetland features and ensure that groundwater is protected.



ACTIVITIES SINCE PIC # 1

The activities that have occurred since PIC # 1 include the following:

• Reviewed comments received;

• Confirmed study findings to date based on comments received;

• Continued field investigations and data collection;

• Assessed and evaluated the Interchange Concept Alternatives and selected a Preliminary Preferred Interchange Concept;

• Assessed and evaluated the Bridge Expansion Alternatives and selected a Preliminary Preferred Bridge Expansion Alternative;

• Met with stakeholders and agencies; and

• Prepared for PIC #2.

The subsequent displays present the assessment and evaluation of the 4 Interchange Concept Alternatives

and the 4 Bridge Alternatives.

The technically preferred alternative is presented on the Preliminary Design Plan.


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements ASSESSMENT AND

EVALUATION PROCESS

The selection process for the preliminary preferred alternatives included twosteps:

Step 1 – Assessment of Alternatives: The potential benefits and impacts of each alternative were assessed against a comprehensive set of criteria for socio‐economic, cultural, natural and technical factor groups;

Step 2 – Evaluation of Alternatives: A comparative examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives was undertaken to identify a preliminary preferred alternative.

The evaluation of alternatives was carried out using the Reasoned Argumentmethod, comparing differences in impacts and providing a clear rationale forthe selection of the preferred alternatives.

Criteria used to the assess alternatives are based on the following categories:

• Socio‐Economic Environment and Land Use:

• Property and Access• Agricultural Operations• Community (including

nuisance impacts such as noise)

• Land Use (compatibility with existing and potential future land use)

• Cultural Environment:• First Nations Interests• Built Heritage Resources• Cultural Heritage Landscapes• Archaeological Resources

• Natural Environment:• Fish and Fish Habitat• Upland and Wetland Vegetation• Designated Natural Features• Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat• Fluvial Geomorphology• Floodplain Storage/Conveyance

and Surface Water Quality/Quantity• Waste/Contamination• Groundwater Wells

• Technical Considerations• Traffic Operations• Geometrics and Safety • Compatibility with Existing and

Planned Municipal Road Network• Emergency Services• Constructability• Cost


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements INTERCHANGE

CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES

The Interchange Concept Alternatives illustrated below were presented at PIC # 1. Comments received during and following PIC # 1 did not result in any substantial changes to the alternatives being considered. The results of the

evaluation are presented on the next display panel.

Interchange Alternative 1: Parclo A4* Interchange Alternative 2: Parclo A4‐Modified

Interchange Alternative 3: Parclo A3 Interchange Alternative 4: Diamond‐Parclo A

* Parclo = Partial CloverleafA (as in Parclo A) = the off ramps exit in advance of the crossing road4 (as in Parlco A4) = the number of quadrants with interchange ramps



INTERCHANGECONCEPT ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION SUMMARY

The detailed assessment and evaluation tables are available for review at this PIC.

FACTOR/CRITERIA

ALTERNATIVE 1

(PARCLO A4)

ALTERNATIVE 2

(PARCLO A4‐MODIFIED)

ALTERNATIVE 3

(PARLCO A3)

ALTERNATIVE 4

(DIAMOND‐PARCLO A)

SUMMARY

1.0 SOCIO‐ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Property Agricultural Operations

Community

Existing and Future Land Use Compatibility

Alternative 3 is slightly preferred over Alternative 4:

Minimal property required in SE quadrant

No encroachment into high investment development currently underway in NE quadrant

2.0 CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Cultural Heritage Archaeological Resources First Nations Interests

Alternatives 3 and 4 are slightly preferred:

Lower risk of potential for archaeological finds due to smaller footprint impacts

3.0 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Fish and Fish Habitat Vegetation Species of Conservation Concern Fluvial Geomorphology

Floodplain Storage and Flood Conveyance

Surface Water Quality and Quantity / Stormwater Management

Property Waste and Contamination

Wells/Groundwater

Alternative 4 is preferred over Alternative 3:

Avoids impacts to designated significant Natural Heritage System in SE quadrant

Minimal impacts to vegetation in the NE quadrant

Alternative 1 is the least preferred as it results in impacts to woodland/wetland vegetation and associated habitat in both the NE and SE quadrants.

4.0 TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Traffic Geometrics & Safety

Compatibility with existing and planned road network work

Emergency Services

Constructability Cost

Alternative 1 is preferred:

Best accommodates 2031 traffic and future growth beyond 2031

Best operational and safety performance

Alternative 4 is the least preferred as its configuration is uncommon and has the lowest operational performance. The ramps in the NW quadrant have the lowest safety performance.

OVERALL SUMMARY

In Socio‐Economic Environment, Alternative 3 is preferred.

In Cultural Environment, Alternatives 3 and 4 are slightly preferred since Alternatives 1 and 2 are deemed to have slightly higher risk of archaeological finds since they result in greater footprint impacts (i.e., a larger area impacted).

In Natural Environment, Alternative 4 is slightly preferred over Alternative 3 because it has less impact to the undesignated NE forest patch. However, both Alternatives 3 and 4 avoid impacts to the designated significant NHS in the SE. Alternatives 1 and 2 are least preferred because they impact the designated significant NHS in the SE.

In Technical Considerations, Alternative 1 is preferred due to its performance in capacity, safety and operations. Alternative 4 is least preferred due to safety reasons associated with the west and north to west combined ramp. Alternatives 2 and 3 are equally slightly less preferred than Alternative 1 due to shorter weaving distance on Highway 401 (Alt 2) and a left turn at the north to east ramp terminal (Alt 3). In both cases these aspects are considered acceptable given the low traffic volumes anticipated in the northbound direction.

In comparing Alternatives 3 and 4, the benefits to the undesignated forest patch in the NE quadrant, associated with Alternative 4, are outweighed by safety considerations on the south to west ramp.

Therefore, Alternative 3: Parclo A3 is preferred overall.

RECOMMENDATION X X X

Alternative 3 is the Preferred Interchange Concept for the following reasons:

Provides acceptable traffic level‐of‐service

Avoids undesirable ramp configuration in the NW quadrant that has lowest safety performance.

Avoids/minimizes impacts to the significant Natural Heritage System

Minimal overall property requirements No significant impacts to the cultural environment

Least Benefits/ Most Impacts

Most Benefits/ Least Impacts


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements BRIDGE ALTERNATIVES

EVALUATION PROCESS

Once the Preliminary Preferred Interchange Concept Alternative was selected, the Study Team assessed and evaluated the Bridge Alternatives for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Bridge over Highway 401.

The bridge alternatives were evaluated independently since they have no bearing on the interchange design.

The evaluation of Bridge Alternatives was a 2‐stage process:

Stage 1 – Bridge Expansion AlternativesThis stage compared the advantages and disadvantages of widening the existing bridge and replacing the bridge with a new structure.

Stage 2 – Bridge Replacement Alternatives Since bridge replacement was the preferred expansion alternative, based on the analysis carried out in Stage 1, 4 Bridge Replacement Alternatives were developed and compared.

The Stage 1 and 2 evaluations were carried out at a high level, comparing only key criteria.


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements BRIDGE EXPANSION

STAGE 1 EVALUATION

Key FactorsBridge Widening

(widen existing bridge)Bridge Replacement

(construct new bridge)

Property Impacts

Minor edge encroachments to properties associated with widening.

Higher property impact than widening. Even if bridge is replaced on current alignment, the bridge will be higher thereby increasing the extent of grading limits. Higher property impacts if bridge replacement is on the east or west side of the existing bridge.

Natural Environment

Relatively minor encroachment into the designated significant Natural Heritage System in the SE quadrantexpected.

Replacement options that offset the bridge to the east could result in edge impacts to the designated significant Natural Heritage System in the SE quadrant.

May be an opportunity to avoid/minimize edge encroachment impacts by considering replacement options west of the existing alignment and on the existing alignment.

Construction StagingSeveral traffic staging phases required during widening of existing bridge.

Less traffic staging if new bridge is separated from existing bridge.

Compatibility with Geometric Standards

Vertical clearance on 401 under bridge does not meet current standards. Existing vertical clearance = 4.826 m.

Widening will reduce the clearance by approximately 50 mmdue to 2% crossfall.

The current standards require 5.0 m vertical clearance for new structures.

Full compatibility with standards.

Flexibility for Future Plans

Existing abutments will need to be modified to accommodate 401 8‐lane widening.

Will not accommodate 10‐lane widening.

High flexibility for future 401 8‐lane and 10‐lane widening.

Capital Cost (Bridge) $9.4M $7.8M

Life‐Cycle Cost (Bridge)

(= Capital + Maintenance – Residual)

$9.9M

(Bridge replacement for 401 widening in Year 40)

$7.7M

Recommendation

X

Not preferred

Replacement is the Preferred Bridge Expansion Alternative because it is fully compatible with geometric standards, has high flexibility for

future Highway 401 expansion,

and has a lower Life‐Cycle Cost.


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

WEST ALTERNATIVE 1



WEST ALTERNATIVE 2



CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE



EAST ALTERNATIVE



STAGE 2 EVALUATION

Key Factors West Alternative 1 West Alternative 2 Central Alternative East Alternative

Property Impacts

Impactto high investment business lands currently in development in NW quadrant (Blocks 3 and 4).

The westerly bridge alignment shifts the ramp loops in the SW quadrant to thewest and therefore Introduces animpact to London Dairy Farms.

Adjusted VMP geometry to Avoid impacts tohigh investment business lands currently in development on Block 3 in the NW quadrant. Minorimpact to Block 4 only.

The westerly bridge alignment sh ifts the ramp loops in the SW quadrant to the west and therefore Introduces an additional property impact, not previously identified, to London Dairy Farms.

Avoids impacts to the high investment business lands in NW quadrant.

Minimizes property impacts overall since bridge remains, generally, on its current alignment .

Avoids impacts to the high investment business lands in NW quadrant.

Slightly more property in NE and SE quadrants due to the easterly alignment of the bridge.

Natural Environment

Avoids impacts to the designated significant Natural Heritage System (NHS) in the SE quadrant.

Potential for slight edge encroachment into wetland due to the shift in the ramps in the SW quadrant.

Avoids impacts to the designated significant Natural Heritage System (NHS) in the SE quadrant.

Potential for slight edge encroachment into wetland due to the shift in the ramps in the SW quadrant.

Potentially results in the edge removal of ~ 0.14 ha (4%) of the designated significant Natural Heritage System (NHS) in the SE quadrant.

A retaining wall at the base of the embankment in the SE quadrant further reduces impacts to the

significant Natural Heritage System (NHS). May be as little as 0.03ha (< 1%) impacted.

Potentially results in the edge removal of ~ 0.38ha (11%)of the designated significant Natural Heritage System (NHS) in the SE quadrant. The forest patch impacted is ~ 3.5 ha. In a patch this size an 11% removal is considered substantial.

A high retaining wall in the SE quadrant further reduces impacts to the significant Natural Heritage System (NHS). May be as little as 0.09 ha (2.5%) impacted.

Construction Staging & Associated Traffic Impacts

Moderate staging requirements.

Periodic ramp closures during interchange construction.

Closure of ramps in the SW quadrant required for 1 to 2 months.

Total construction duration of 12 to 15 months.

Very complex staging requirements .

Reconstruction of most of VMP up to Bradley Avenue as the proposed VMP alignment crosses and overlaps with the existing.

Potential closure (2 to 4 weeks) of VMP north of Highway 401.


Closure of ramps in the SW quadrant required for 1 to 2 months.


Simple staging as existing bridge and ramps in the SW quadrant are closed to facilitate construction of the new bridge.

Simple staging requiremen ts on VMP north of Highway 401.

Closure of ramps in the SW quadrant required for approximately one (1) construction season.

Traffic to/from eastbound Highway 401 will be diverted to HighburyAvenue and Westchester Bourne Interchanges. Associated road improvements and traffic signals may be required for the diversion to Westchester Bourne Interchange.

Total construction duration of approximately 12 months.

Moderate staging requirements.


Closure of ramps in the SW quadrant required for 1 to 3months.


Compatibility with Geometric Standards

Full compatibility withstandards Full compatibility with standards Full compatibility with standards Full compatibility with standards

Flexibility for Future PlansHigh flexibility for future Highway 401 8‐lane and 10 ‐lane widening

High flexibility for future Highway401 8‐lane and 10 ‐lane widening

High flexibility for future Highway 401 8‐lane and 10‐lane widening

High flexibility for future Highway 401 8‐lane and 10‐lane widening

Overall Preliminary Project CostEstimate

Alternatives are similar in in terms of overall costs, based on preliminary estimates.

The West Alternative 1 and Central Option have similar costs. The East Alternative is about 10% higher and the West Alternative 2 is about 20% higher, due to increased road reconstruction and staging costs.

Recommendation

X

Not preferred

X

Not preferred

Central Alternativeis the

Preferred Bridge Replacement Alternative

because, despite requiring a temporary closure of the

bridge and south interchange ramps, the construction

staging is most straightforward, with the shortest constructionduration and lowest

estimated cost.

X

Not preferred


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements KEY FEATURES OF THE

TECHNICALLY PREFERRED PLAN

The Technically Preferred Alternative encompasses the following key components:

• Extension of Veterans Memorial Parkway as a 2‐lane expressway within a 60 m right‐of‐way (consistent with Official Plan designation) and a rural cross‐section;

• Replacement of the existing VMP Bridge on its current alignment;

• Interchange improvements that include:

• Reconfigured southbound to westbound ramp in the NW quadrant ;

• Slightly modified eastbound to northbound ramp, modified southbound to eastbound ramp incorporating a new northbound to eastbound move in the SW quadrant;

• Reconfigured westbound to northbound ramp, new westbound to southbound ramp and new northbound to westbound ramp in the NE quadrant.

• Retaining wall in the SE quadrant to minimize encroachment into the designated significant Natural Heritage System;

• Realigned Crinklaw Drain to avoid a long enclosure under the VMP extension and ramp terminals south of Highway 401;

• Enhancement of fish habitat in the Crinklaw Drain through natural channel design; and

• Provision of wildlife passage opportunities at the CrinklawDrain crossing.


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements KEY FEATURES OF THE

TECHNICALLY PREFERRED PLAN

• The proposed replacement of the VMP Bridge will require closure of the existing bridge for 1 construction season.

• Northbound/southbound detour may be provided by the adjacent Highway 401 interchanges at Westchester Bourne (1.8 km east) and Highbury Avenue (4.5 km west).

• East/westbound detour may be provided by Commissioners Road/Hamilton Road. Existing intersections may require adjustments to signal timing and some intersections may require temporary signals to facilitate traffic diversion during construction.

• Traffic detour routes will be confirmed during subsequent design phases and will be subject to public review at that time.

• In addition to the closure of the VMP Bridge, short‐term lane closures of Highway 401 (for bridge demolition) and short‐term closures of various ramps are anticipated.


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements TYPICAL

CROSS SECTIONS

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements PRELIMINARY

DESIGN PLAN



Stormwater Management (SWM)• A SWM Plan has been developed to provide water quality and quantity

control for the VMP extension and the reconfigured Highway 401 Interchange. SWM measures will ensure that all flow and erosion control criteria and targets set out by the Dingman Creek Subwatershed Study Update are met. Low Impact Development (LID) measures are employed to manage stormwater within the right‐of‐way and ensure that adjacent natural areas are protected from direct stormwater runoff.

Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem Assessment• Three‐season field investigations were completed to assess the

sensitivity and significance of fish and fish habitat, vegetation communities, wildlife and wildlife habitat to inform the evaluation of alternatives, assess the impacts of the overall recommended Preliminary Design and form the basis of preliminary mitigation measures.

Hydrogeological• The hydrogeological study concluded that there are no wells that will be

impacted by the overall recommended Preliminary Design

Archaeology• A Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment determined that there are 18

archaeological sites registered within 1 km of the Study Area. All of these sites are located north of Highway 401 and were documented during the Airport Road South Area Study.

• A Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment was undertaken for the Technically Preferred Alternative. Three separate findspots were located during the archaeological assessment of the Highway 401/Veterans Memorial Parkway interchange. All three consisted of an isolated pre‐contact projectile point and one flake. Given the isolated nature of these finds, no further archaeological assessment will be required.

OTHER PRELIMINARY DESIGN

COMPONENTS



Built Heritage and Cultural Landscape• Wilton Grove Road is considered a cultural heritage landscape /

roadscape.• There are no properties or features listed on the City of London

Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources or designated under the Ontario Heritage Act located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed VMP extension or interchange improvements.

Noise• Noise assessment was carried out in accordance with MOE/MTO Noise

Protocol. Existing residential dwellings were identified as Noise Sensitive Areas for the assessment.

• Existing noise levels were compared against future (2031) traffic noise predictions based on computer modelling. The results predict a very minor decrease (‐1.0 dBA) decrease in noise levels due to traffic diversion from Wilton Grove Road onto VMP. Future noise levels are below 62 dBA at the receivers.

• MOE/MTO Noise Protocol states that noise mitigation is warranted if the increase above the future do‐nothing ambient noise level is greater than 5 dBA and the future noise level is in excess of 65 dBA at the nearest receiver.

• Noise mitigation is not required.

Waste/Contamination• A contamination overview study was carried out to identify areas of

actual and potential contamination. • Broad Areas of Potential Environmental Concern were identified, and

sites with High Potential, Moderate Potential, and Low Potential for Contamination were identified.

• A Preliminary Site Screening will be carried out for each of the properties proposed for purchase.

OTHER PRELIMINARY DESIGN COMPONENTS cont’d…


Veterans Memorial Parkway Extensionand Highway 401 Interchange Improvements POTENTIAL IMPACTS

AND MITIGATION



The next steps for the Class Environmental Assessment Study are:

• Review comments and suggestions received from the public and agencies at PIC # 2 and incorporate into the study, as appropriate;

• Confirm the preferred interchange concept and bridge alternatives based on comments received from the public, agencies and other stakeholders;

• Refine/finalize the preliminary design;

• Prepare the Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR); and

• File the TESR and make it available for public review and comments for a 30‐day public review period.

NEXT STEPS



The major activities and milestone dates/timelines for the VMPExtension and Interchange Improvements Class EA are:

STUDY SCHEDULE

Beyond the current Environmental Assessment Study, the Veterans MemorialParkway extension and associated Highway 401 Interchange improvements isidentified in the 2011‐2015 Southern Highways Program (SHP) with a targetcompletion of 2016.

The SHP is an annually published five‐year investment plan in provincial highwayconstruction for Southern Ontario. For more information:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/highway‐construction/



Thank you for attending Public Information Centre #2

Do you have any questions or comments about the study?

Please let us know your thoughts by completing a Comment Sheet.

Completed sheets can either be dropped in the boxes on the tables or submitted by mail or email to any of the following Project Team members by

January 15, 2013:

PLEASE PROVIDEYOUR FEEDBACK

Gillian ThompsonPlanner

McCormick Rankin2655 North Sheridan WayMississauga, ON L5K 2P8

Tel: (905) 823‐8500 Ext. 1235Email: [email protected]

Doug MacRaeTransportation Design Engineer

City of LondonP.O. Box 5035

London, ON N6A 4L9Tel: (519) 661‐2500 Ext. 4637Email: [email protected]

Brian GoudeseuneSenior Project ManagerMinistry of Transportation

659 Exeter RoadLondon, ON N6E 1L3Tel: (519) 873‐4546

Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY

Information collected during this study will be used to assist the City of London and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) 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 study 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.

Opportunities to provide input are not limited to formal consultation events or milestones. You can provide input at any point throughout the study.

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