Public Notice: Patterson/Duffy’s Lane Bridge Environmental Assessment

The Town of Caledon has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to look into structural improvements to existing bridge structures located on Patterson Side Road and Duffy's Lane. 

The purpose of this study is to identify a recommended design for these structures that addresses the service life of the existing structures, the increase wear and tear associated with population growth while enhancing road safety, and improving traffic operations. 

In developing a recommended design, the study will consider a range of options for the bridge and road including but not limited to: 

• Bridge rehabilitations or replacements
• Road alignment improvements
• Active transportation (pedestrian and cyclist) amenities
• Drainage improvements

Within the study limits, there are two (2) existing bridge structures located on Patterson Side Road and one (1) bridge structures located on Duffy's Lane. 

The study is being completed as a Schedule “B” project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015). 

Learn more about upcoming projects: Road construction projects.

Notice of Study Completion

Comments submitted to the Town of Caledon for the purpose of providing feedback regarding this Municipal Class Environmental Assessment are collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed below. 

Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order

Supporting Documents

The following are documents that were completed as part of the Class EA process and the Notice of Completion for this project: 

Notice of Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) 

A virtual Public Information Center (PIC) was held on May 8, 2023 to present the preliminary recommended solutions. Please see the following links for the supporting PIC presentation and video recording: 

Background 

The Study

As part of the Town of Caledon’s Asset Management Strategy, improvements are being considered for bridges and culverts. This is due to the wear and tear on existing infrastructure and to plan for future increased traffic use. The Town has initiated a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to consider options for improvements to the following bridges. 

Patterson Side Road Bridge (1)

For improvements to the existing 2 lane, T-beam reinforced cast-in-place structure constructed in 1950 and located approximately 0.1 km West of Duffy’s Lane over the Humber River.

Patterson Side Road Bridge (2)

For improvements to the existing 2 lane, rigid frame, vertical leg reinforced cast-in-place structure constructed in 1950 and located approximately 0.03 km East of Duffy’s Lane over the Humber River.

Duffy’s Lane Bridge

For feasibility investigation to determine future management of the existing structure. The bridge is located approximately 0.03 km South of Patterson Side Road over the Humber River.

The approximate location of the project is shown on the map.

The Process:

The project is being planned under the Municipal Class EA process (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015) (Class EA) which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Study will evaluate Alternative Solutions and design alternatives with consideration of the natural, cultural, technical, and financial environments and recommend a Preferred Solution in consultation with the public. Further information about the project and planning process can be found at caledon.ca/notices. At the end of the study, the process will be documented in a Project File Report (PFR), prepared for public review.

This Notice First Issued on April 20th, 2023

Project February 2021

Contact

To be added to the project mailing list, and for any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the following: 

Town of Caledon 

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

Project and notice information will be made accessible upon request in accordance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.