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Trafalgar Road Improvements - Oakville

Trafalgar Road Improvements - Oakville

Project details

Work on Phase 1 of the Trafalgar Road Improvements project (PR-2079B), between Leighland Avenue and north of Hays Boulevard, is complete! Key improvements coming with Phase 2 (PR-2079D) include:

  • widening from four to six lanes
  • new sidewalks, multi-use pathways, new bike lane, and landscaping
  • new bus shelter and bus bay
  • new street lighting and traffic signals
  • culvert replacement
  • new stormwater infrastructure
  • new trunk wastewater main

Equipment for the Regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) will also be installed. The ATMS is a traffic signal control system that enables real-time signal adjustments to save time, reduce emissions and improve safety for motorists.

Project details

  • Status: Phase 2 Contract 1 – construction; Phase 2 Contract 2 – design
  • Start: March 2025
  • End: 2030
  • Project #: PR-2079D

Phase 2 will be completed in two parts

Contract 1

Hays Boulevard to Dundas Street East; construction starts March 2025.

Contract 2

Dundas Street East to William Halton Parkway; anticipated construction start 2027.

Project renderings

Explore the images below for what you can expect to see once improvements are complete.

Cross sections

Cross section of Trafalgar Road Improvements from Hays Boulevard and William Halton Parkway showing the bike path, sidwalk and car lanes.
Trafalgar Road Phase 2 cross-section

Phase 2 Renderings

View of southbound Trafalgar Road lanes at Dundas Street
View of southbound Trafalgar Road lanes at Dundas Street
Rendering by Jordan Melo, Sheridan College

Improvements include:

  • road widening
  • new bus shelter and bus bay
  • curb and sidewalk
  • bike lane
  • street lighting
View of northbound Trafalgar Road lanes at Wheat Boom Drive
View of northbound Trafalgar Road lanes at Wheat Boom Drive
Rendering by Bijan Tjahja, Sheridan College

Improvements include:

  • road widening
  • bus shelter and bus bay
  • curb and sidewalk
  • multi-use pathway
  • street lighting
  • traffic signals
View of southbound Trafalgar Road lanes from Marvin Avenue to Settlers Road
View of southbound Trafalgar Road lanes from Marvin Avenue to Settlers Road
Rendering by Griffin Smith, Sheridan College

Improvements include:

  • road widening
  • curb and sidewalk
  • multi-use pathway
  • street lighting
View of southbound Trafalgar Road lanes at Burnhamthorpe Road
View of southbound Trafalgar Road lanes at Burnhamthorpe Road
Rendering by Bijan Tjahja, Sheridan College

Improvements include:

  • road widening
  • bus shelter and bus bay
  • curb and sidewalk
  • multi-use pathway
  • street lighting
  • traffic signals

Thank you to all of the Sheridan College students who submitted rendering designs to Halton Region for the Trafalgar Road Improvements project.

Project map

Project Timeline

Phase 2 Tentative Timeline - Hays Blvd to William Halton Pkwy
2015

Environmental Assessment completed.

2019-2024

Detailed design.

March 2025

Project construction start.

2030

Projected completion.

What you can expect day-to-day

Trafalgar Road is a major north-south corridor that residents and motorists rely on to get to work, school and services every day. Halton Region is making every effort to minimize the disruptions and help you plan ahead for construction activity.

Learn more about what to expect day-to-day, our mitigation plans and how to stay connected on the project.

I'm a resident or business in the area

Advance notice of any service disruption or construction impacts will be provided to residents in-person, through letter, email and website updates.

Below are some impacts you may experience:

  • Dust and mud: The contractor is required to keep dust and mud contained. 
  • Morrison Valley North Trail: The trail remains open, but there will be no access to and from Trafalgar Road during construction.
  • Noise: Work will be scheduled in accordance with local noise by-laws. Some work outside of regular hours may be necessary for technically challenging construction operations.
  • Tree removals: To accommodate road widening, we will be removing trees along the road corridor. Some pruning of hazardous trees and limbs may be required. A certified arborist will direct the planting of new trees and replace trees previously lost through management of hazardous trees. 
  • Truck traffic: You will notice occasional increases in truck traffic. Please use extra caution while driving.
  • Waste collection: Your waste collection schedule may need to be adjusted to accommodate construction.
  • Vibration: You may experience some vibration due to the work being done. As a precaution, we recommend that you remove or secure objects on shelves and walls.

I use this road regularly

Advance notice of any closures or restrictions will be available through letter, email, social media, road signs and website updates.

The following mitigation strategies have been put in place to minimize the impact on traffic and travel:

  • Coordinating public transit: Halton will coordinate with Oakville Transit to ensure transit users have the latest information.
  • Monitoring traffic flow: The Region will monitor traffic through overhead vehicle detection at traffic signals; Closed Circuit Television (CCTV); and coordination of network traffic operations.
  • Widening one side of the road at a time: This allows two lanes of traffic to continue in each direction during peak hours.
  • Using electronic road signs: Road signs will show up-to-date travel times.

Latest traffic updates and notices

Traffic updates

Beginning in November 2026, traffic on Trafalgar Road between Hays Boulevard and Dundas Street East will be shifted to the east side of the road. Two lanes in each direction will remain open.

From November to December 2026:

  • The Trafalgar Road entrance to the plaza at 330-400 Dundas Street East and the Morrison Valley North Trail connection are expected to reopen by the end of November 2026.
  • Planned night work will take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., weather permitting. Activities may include line painting and setting up traffic control devices such as signs, barrels, cones, and concrete barriers.
  • Oak Walk Drive, between Trafalgar Road and Taunton Road, will remain closed until December 2, 2026. During this time, traffic will be detoured via Taunton Road and Hays Boulevard.

Emergency vehicle access, business access, and local access will be maintained at all times.

Latest notices

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Stay up-to-date

Halton Region has a dedicated Construction Ambassador for this project who will be available to meet with residents and businesses to address any questions or concerns.

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