Notice of Study Commencement Powerline Road Transportation Capacity Environmental Assessment

Background 

The City of Brantford (City) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study (Study) for improvements to Powerline Road, from Paris Road to the east municipal boundary.  

Powerline Road is classified as a Major Arterial Roadway within the City of Brantford Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and is a two-lane rural road that serves east-west traffic along the former northern municipal boundary. As identified in the 2020 TMP, Powerline Road is forecast to experience significant growth in traffic volumes over the coming years that will result in the majority of Powerline Road approaching or exceeding capacity during the future 2051 planning horizon. 

Purpose 

The purpose of the Study is to identify and evaluate alternative solutions and design concepts to address transportation capacity constraints along Powerline Road to accommodate future growth to the 2051 planning horizon.     

The Study will investigate opportunities to enhance traffic safety, improve multi-modal transportation infrastructure (including active transportation), assess intersection configuration and specifications (including potential roundabouts), improve City and inter-regional traffic operations, and support new growth in the expansion lands. 

Study Area

The Study will consider the associated impacts to the natural, cultural, and social environments, gather input from First Nations, agencies, interested groups, communities, and the general public in the study area, and document the planning and decision-making process.  

The Process 

The Study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning process for a Schedule “C” project, as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. 

A key component of the MCEA process will be public consultation. This notice signals the commencement of the MCEA. Throughout the process there will be opportunities for First Nations, agencies, partners, interested stakeholders and community members to provide input and comments to aid in the development and selection of the alternative solutions and design concepts for Powerline Road.  

We want to hear from you! 

The City would like anyone with an interest in this study to have an opportunity to provide input, which will help the project team in the decision-making process. If you have any comments or would like additional information regarding the project works, please visit the project website Brantford.ca/PowerlineRoadEA or contact one of the following Project Team Members: