Highway 404 Refinement Alternative 1 - Extend 2-Lanes from Bradford Bypass to Connect with Existing Queensville Sideroad Ramp
- 750m radius directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 southbound.
- Various radii (520m to 600m) directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 northbound.
- 440m radius directional ramps at Highway 404 northbound to Bradford Bypass westbound and Highway 404 southbound to Bradford Bypass westbound.
- Moderate property impacts in the southwest quadrant beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way.
- Minor property impacts in the northwest and southeast quadrants.
- Northeast quadrant follows the same alignment as the 2002 Approved EA.
Highway 404 Refinement Alternative 2 - Extend 2-Lanes from Bradford Bypass Beyond Queensville Sideroad and Remove Existing Queensville Sideroad Ramp
- 750m radius directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 southbound.
- Various radii (520m to 600m) directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 northbound.
- 440m radius directional ramps at Highway 404 northbound to Bradford Bypass westbound and Highway 404 southbound to Bradford Bypass westbound.
- Moderate property impacts in the southwest quadrant beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way.
- Minor property impacts in the northwest and southeast quadrants.
- Northeast quadrant follows the same alignment as the 2002 Approved EA.
Highway 404 Refinement Alternative 3 - Extend 1-Lane from Bradford Bypass and connect with Existing Ramp at Queensville Sideroad Interchange
- 750m radius directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 southbound.
- Various radius (520m to 600m) directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 northbound.
- 440m radius directional ramps at Highway 404 northbound to Bradford Bypass westbound and Highway 404 southbound to Bradford Bypass westbound.
- Moderate property impacts in the southwest quadrant beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way.
- Minor property impacts in the northwest and southeast quadrants.
- Northeast quadrant follows the same alignment as the 2002 Approved EA.
Highway 404 Refinement Alternative 4 - Basketweave at Queensville Sideroad Interchange
- 750m radius directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 southbound.
- Various radius (520m to 600m) directional ramp at Bradford Bypass eastbound to Highway 404 northbound.
- 440m radius directional ramps at Highway 404 northbound to Bradford Bypass westbound and Highway 404 southbound to Bradford Bypass westbound.
- Considerable property impact in the southwest quadrant beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way.
- Minor property impacts in the northwest and southwest quadrants.
- Northeast quadrant follows the same alignment as the 2002 Approved EA.
Key Considerations
Environmental
- Built Heritage (two listed Cultural Heritage Landscapes, one potential Cultural Heritage Landscape).
- Contamination (area of high potential contamination).
- Fish and Fish Habitat.
- Groundwater (Wellhead Protection Area, domestic water wells).
- Land Use (Greenbelt, Whitebelt, Protected Countryside, Greenlands, Holland Marsh Specialty Area, Urban Settlement Area).
- Surface Water (drainage, multiple warm water watercourses).
- Terrestrial Ecosystems (Species at Risk, Provincially Significant Wetland, woodlots).
Transportation & Engineering
Engineering
- Traffic weaving analysis between the freeways and adjacent interchanges (Queensville Sideroad).
- Traffic operations based on demand and level of service.
- Complexities in traffic staging and constructability.
- Structural / grading considerations.
Property Impacts
- Lands required may extend beyond the 2002 Approved EA Right-of-Way