EA Addendum Ready for Public Review

During the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum process, alternative design concepts were developed and evaluated using an evaluation criteria. This evaluation criteria included a range of environmental issues and potential avoidance or mitigation of negative effects, and also reflected the concerns of the City and various stakeholders. Various cross section alternatives (details in documents linked below) were considered for the widening of Bradley Avenue from Jalna Boulevard (west leg) to White Oak Road.

Based on the results of the evaluation process, Alternative 1: Widen Bradley Avenue symmetrically along the centerline (both North and South) was chosen as the preferred design as this option facilitates construction of the roadway cross section including the active transportation facilities within the existing right-of-way on both sides of the roadway.

The Preferred Alternative was selected based on safety, geometric considerations (ability to maintain the existing centreline) and the lowest cost alternative. The construction timing will need to be coordinated with the adjacent Bradley Avenue extension from Wharncliffe Road South to White Oak Road and will be determined based upon securing necessary approvals, completion of design, and funding. No private properties will be required for the widening of Bradley Avenue from Jalna Boulevard (west leg) to White Oak Road, as all works will be contained within the road right-of-way.

Prior to filing the Notice of Addendum and beginning the 30-day public review period, the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum: Bradley Avenue Extension and staff report will be shared with the Civic Works Committee, as well as City Council.