2002 Approved EA Alignment
- Follows the original alignment in the 2002 Approved EA.
- Proposes twin structures for eastbound and westbound lanes.
Refinement Alternative 1 – Curved Transition East of River Crossing
- Bradford Bypass between Bathurst Street to east of Yonge Street is realigned by approximately 150m to the south.
- Realignment transitions back to existing alignment just east of Yonge Street.
- Proposes twin structures for eastbound and westbound lanes.
- This proposed refinement alternative provides less impact to the meandering river.
- Mitigates property impacts to Albert’s Marina and Silver Lakes Golf Course.
- Impacts to residential land parcels at Yonge Street.
- Additional property required beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way.
- Avoids Archaeological Site BAGV 42.
Refinement Alternative 2 – Tangent Transition East of River Crossing
- Bradford Bypass between Bathurst Street to east of Yonge Street is realigned by approximately 150m to the south.
- Realignment ties into the existing alignment 1km east of Yonge Street resulting in fewer curves.
- Proposes twin structures for eastbound and westbound lanes.
- This proposed refinement alternative provides less impact to the meandering river.
- Mitigates property impacts to Albert’s Marina and Silver Lakes Golf Course.
- Impacts to residential land parcels at Yonge Street.
- Additional Property required beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way.
- Avoids Archaeological Site BAGV 42.
Key Considerations
Environmental
- Archaeological Resources
- Contamination (area of high potential contamination)
- Fish and Fish Habitat (specialized habitat)
- Groundwater (Highly Vulnerable Aquifers)
- Land Use (Greenbelt, Holland Marsh Specialty Area)
- Navigation (clearance requirements)
- Surface Water and Fluvial Geomorphology (drainage, natural channel patterns)
- Terrestrial Ecosystems (Provincially Significant Wetlands, Species at Risk)
Transportation & Engineering
Highway Design – Geometrics
- Bradford Bypass between Bathurst Street to east of Yonge Street is realigned up to 150m south of the original alignment to facilitate structural/ foundations engineering.
Property Impacts
- Lands required are beyond the Right-of-Way for the 2002 Approved EA Alignment.
- Mitigates property impacts to Albert's Marina and Silver Lakes Golf Course.
- Impacts to residential land parcels at Yonge Street.