Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment
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About this project
Western Road between Huron College and Platts Lane is part of a busy transportation corridor serving Western University and other local institutions. Every day, Western Road and Sarnia Road respectively accommodate approximately 26,000 and 23,000 vehicles.
Within this corridor, the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue intersection supports high pedestrian and cycling traffic and frequent transit services as well as a large volume of vehicles making turning movements. This type of traffic is expected to increase in the future.
This Environmental Assessment was initiated to explore solutions to the challenges in this area, including looking at:
pedestrian passage across the Western Road / Sarnia Road intersection
curbs on Western Road to improve safety for pedestrians on the sidewalk
safe pedestrian passage along Philip Aziz Avenue
cycling facilities on Western Road and Philip Aziz Avenue
northbound and eastbound intersection turning movement improvements at the Western Road / Sarnia Road intersection
the stormwater drainage system on Western Road, including the outlet connecting to the Thames River via Philip Aziz Avenue.
Current Status
The Environmental Study Report has been posted to this webpage and is available for Public Review between June 1 and July 5, 2023.
Public Meetings
The first Public Information Session was held on December 1, 2021 to provide a progress update, share potential solutions for the area, present recommendation, collect feedback and discuss next steps. Watch a recording of the Public Information Centre or view a copy of the presentation to learn more.
The second Public Information Session occurred on Thursday June 23, 2022. Watch a recording of the Public Information Centre or view a copy of the presentation online.
Study area
The study area includes Western Road from Platts Lane to Huron University College and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue from Coombs Avenue east to the Thames River.
About this project
Western Road between Huron College and Platts Lane is part of a busy transportation corridor serving Western University and other local institutions. Every day, Western Road and Sarnia Road respectively accommodate approximately 26,000 and 23,000 vehicles.
Within this corridor, the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue intersection supports high pedestrian and cycling traffic and frequent transit services as well as a large volume of vehicles making turning movements. This type of traffic is expected to increase in the future.
This Environmental Assessment was initiated to explore solutions to the challenges in this area, including looking at:
pedestrian passage across the Western Road / Sarnia Road intersection
curbs on Western Road to improve safety for pedestrians on the sidewalk
safe pedestrian passage along Philip Aziz Avenue
cycling facilities on Western Road and Philip Aziz Avenue
northbound and eastbound intersection turning movement improvements at the Western Road / Sarnia Road intersection
the stormwater drainage system on Western Road, including the outlet connecting to the Thames River via Philip Aziz Avenue.
Current Status
The Environmental Study Report has been posted to this webpage and is available for Public Review between June 1 and July 5, 2023.
Public Meetings
The first Public Information Session was held on December 1, 2021 to provide a progress update, share potential solutions for the area, present recommendation, collect feedback and discuss next steps. Watch a recording of the Public Information Centre or view a copy of the presentation to learn more.
The second Public Information Session occurred on Thursday June 23, 2022. Watch a recording of the Public Information Centre or view a copy of the presentation online.
Study area
The study area includes Western Road from Platts Lane to Huron University College and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue from Coombs Avenue east to the Thames River.
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Project Commencement
The City initiated the Environmental Assessment study and completed one Public Information Centre.
2016
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Study on Hold
The project was put on hold while alternatives for rapid transit routes through the area were being considered.
August 2021
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Project Restart
The Northern routes for rapid transit were deferred and the City restarted the project.
December 2021
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Public Information Centre #1
A virtual webinar was held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 to present information about the existing environment, feasible alternative solutions and the Recommended Alternative Solution.
Collect Feedback
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Collect feedback on the Recommended Alternative Solution.
June 2022
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Public Information Centre #2
Registration is now open for the next virtual public meeting on Thursday June 23, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The purpose of this meeting is to share alternative designs, identify environmental impacts and required mitigation measures, and present the Recommended Design Alternative.
Collect Feedback
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment has finished this stage
Collect feedback on the Recommended Design Alternative.
Environmental Study Report
Western Road and Sarnia Road / Philip Aziz Avenue Environmental Assessment is currently at this stage
The final Environmental Study Report has been prepared and is available for Public Review on this webpage between June 1 and July 5, 2023.
Notice of Collection
Please note that all correspondence will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the project record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA), unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this project and will be released, if requested, to any person.
Questions about this collection should be addressed to Karl Grabowski, Transportation Design Engineer, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9, or by telephone at 519-661-2489 Ext. 5071, or email to kgrabows@london.ca.