terag51
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The widening of Major Mac from the 427 Extension to Hwy 50 is now complete.
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Roads: Ontario/GTA Highways Discussion
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Student99
Active Member
Yes, but the lane coming off the highway onto major mac is only one lane... and then any traffic continuing onto coleraine is only one lane. This will be disastrous once things are open.
Sky High Arch
New Member
Anyone know what's happening with 401 and yonge for the on and off ramps?
This is the last info I could find. But does not say when the EA will start or the plans they are looking at.
www.toronto.com
This is the last info I could find. But does not say when the EA will start or the plans they are looking at.
Proposed new ramp for Hwy. 401 and Yonge Street clears first hurdle
The province has taken the first step in approving a plan to improve the Highway 401 and Yonge Street interchange in an effort to reduce congestion and support growth in the area.
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innsertnamehere
Superstar
I believe the City is the one that will conduct the EA, not the MTO. No idea on timing.Anyone know what's happening with 401 and yonge for the on and off ramps?
This is the last info I could find. But does not say when the EA will start or the plans they are looking at.
Proposed new ramp for Hwy. 401 and Yonge Street clears first hurdle
The province has taken the first step in approving a plan to improve the Highway 401 and Yonge Street interchange in an effort to reduce congestion and support growth in the area.
Allandale25
Senior Member
‘Zombie highway’: Residents and environmental groups ask for federal intervention on Bradford Bypass
The environmental assessment for the Bradford Bypass was completed in 2002
www.simcoe.com
tstormers
Senior Member
Do you have a link to that drone video?
tsm1072
Active Member
tstormers
Senior Member
Much appreciated!
north-of-anything
Active Member
Bill Foster is right - we need a road solution in this area, but our way of thinking has changed since the old highway proposal. Maybe a 4-lane Donald Cousens-style parkway would work here as well.‘Zombie highway’: Residents and environmental groups ask for federal intervention on Bradford Bypass
The environmental assessment for the Bradford Bypass was completed in 2002
terag51
New Member
Personally I see the need for a freeway link here because a regular arterial would not serve the bypass‘ intended purpose, especially as it would not serve trucks as well. Regardless of what type of road is built in this corridor, it would still require the construction of bridges over the Holland rivers, as well as it would go through forestland regardless of road type. Yes, the ROW would be smaller, but I don’t think an arterial road with traffic lights would properly serve the needs of the area.
One of the main purposes of the bypass would to more evenly spread traffic between the 400 and 404, and plenty of E-W arterial road links already exist. Building another arterial road would not be the best option IMO.
But I do respect the environmental concerns around the project, and I do believe that a thorough EA needs to be conducted.
Transportfan
Senior Member
An environmental assessment was already conducted. All these calls for new EA's are simply kneejerk reactions by opponents of this project. The conditions of the area haven't changed.
turini2
Active Member
Yes, in 2002. But national & provincial legislation has moved a long way since then, as well as widespread awareness of the impacts/implications of climate change. I think it's perfectly reasonable to have an EA on the project.
(notwithstanding that the route was chosen before 1997 - near 25 years ago! The world and the GTHA has come a long way since then, it's ridiculous that they're not even going to consider alternative routes)
innsertnamehere
Superstar
The province is redoing the EA in it's shorter form that they allowed with recent legislative requirements. There will be updates from the 2002 document.
Haljackey
Active Member
This new vid shows work ongoing/completed on the 401/407ETR/400
It's pretty crazy that the 407ETR is 10 freaking lanes now between the 401 and 410, but at least the 401 itself won't be puny in comparison for much longer.
HOVs on the 400 need to run up to Barrie territory.
It's pretty crazy that the 407ETR is 10 freaking lanes now between the 401 and 410, but at least the 401 itself won't be puny in comparison for much longer.
HOVs on the 400 need to run up to Barrie territory.
afransen
Senior Member
HOV lanes are pointless. It just causes a lot of weaving, and you get people who park in that lane driving the speed limit because they have two passengers. I would rather we had toll lanes with transponders, automatic fine on entry without transponder, and only buses, etc. are exempted on the toll.