Class Environmental Assessment Process

All three sections of this study are being carried out in accordance with the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the MTO Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) and will be documented in three separate Transportation Environmental Study Reports (TESRs).

Upon completion of preliminary design for each section, a TESR will be prepared and filed for a 30-day public review period in accordance with Class EA requirements. At that time, a Notice of Completion will be published in local newspapers and posted on this website to explain the review process and identify locations where the TESR can be reviewed.

An overview of the Class EA Process and opportunities for consultation and engagement is provided in the following figure:

Further information on the Class EA Process for Provincial Transportation Facilities can be found on MTO’s website.