Online Consultation: Regional Road 25 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

A combination of multi-use paths, cycle tracks, and sidewalks are proposed along Regional Road 25, from Speers Road in Oakville to Derry Road in Milton. All proposed active transportation facilities will be physically separated from vehicle lanes and located “in-boulevard” (i.e., between the curb and property line). For more information about the specific facilities in each section of the corridor, please refer to Video 3 in the PIC #2 materials.

Safety remains our top priority for all transportation improvements. The preliminary preferred design for the Regional Road 25 corridor is intended to improve safety and accessibility for all modes of travel, as well as to create space for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The preliminary prefered design includes key safety features, such as protected intersections, that include set-back crossings for pedestrians to improve visibility for turning vehicles and help reduce potential conflicts. In addition, all intersections will include pavement markings to clearly delineate pedestrian and cyclist crossing locations.

Regional Road 25 is identified as a Transit Priority Corridor in the ongoing Integrated Master Plan, and the preliminary preferred design includes the provision for transit supportive infrastructure, such as future potential High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) / Bus Only lanes. For more information, visit the Integrated Master Plan webpage.

Yes, a detailed transportation assessment was conducted to evaluate existing and future transportation conditions and needs throughout the corridor. The assessment examined all signalized intersections in the study area, considering both signalized intersections and roundabouts as potential control types. Signalized intersections were identified as the preferred option at each location.

The preliminary preferred design includes exclusive right-turn lanes at intersections where required. For more information about the specific designs at intersections, please refer to Video 3 in the PIC #2 materials.

Minimizing impacts to surrounding properties is a key design consideration. Regional Road 25 is generally proposed to be widened equally on both sides of the centreline of the existing road, except in certain circumstances where the road is realigned to the east or west to mitigate impacts to sensitive features, including the Bowes Cemetery and Sixteen Mile Creek. In some areas, additional property is required to accommodate the proposed right-of-way. These requirements are illustrated by the red dashed line (labeled as the proposed right-of-way) in the preliminary preferred plan shown in Video 3 of the PIC #2 materials. The property requirements will be further refined through the detailed design phase that will follow the completion of the MCEA study.

Noise and air quality assessments are underway to evaluate and predict how the proposed road changes will affect environmental noise levels and air quality. The noise study will determine whether future sound levels will exceed the Region’s established thresholds and determine if mitigation measures such as noise walls are warranted. The findings from both the noise and air quality assessments will be documented in the Environmental Study Report, which will be published at the completion of the study.

Access to and from the corridor will follow Halton Region's Access Management Guideline (January 2015) (PDF file) to maintain a high level of service for travel along the corridor while providing access to adjacent properties and businesses.

Speed limits within the Regional Road system, including Regional Road 25, are reviewed on an annual basis so that they are appropriate for current conditions. Concerns related to speeding and requests for additional enforcement can be reported through the Halton Regional Police Services’ Road Watch program (external link).

The Regional Road system connects Halton’s rural and urban centres while providing connections to the provincial highway system and the local road network. All Regional Roads are designed to support all modes of travel, including trucks, with some seasonal restrictions. For example, Regional Roads are designed to support the weight and size of transport trucks and accommodate turning movements at intersections. Truck restrictions are not being proposed as part of this study.

This MCEA Study is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2026. Following the completion of this MCEA, the project will continue into the Detailed Design phase, followed by the Construction phase.