The Halton Region has completed construction to Trafalgar Road between Leighland Avenue and Hays Boulevard.
The improvements were put in place to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users, as well as maintain infrastructure in a state of good repair.
The project was supported by $6.9 million in funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund.
“As more people and businesses choose to call Halton home, this project was essential to keep traffic moving and our road users safe,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Thank you to our community for your patience during construction, and to our Public Works team for completing this project on time and for your tremendous work to limit disruptions to residents and motorists. I would also like to thank the Federal Government for their investment in this important project in our growing region.”
Residents and businesses can now enjoy:
- a wider road—now six lanes—and new traffic signals to improve commute times
- new sidewalks and off-road bike lanes to make walking and cycling safer
- new bus stops and shelters for more travel options
- upgraded watermains to support the continued delivery of high-quality drinking water
- new stormwater management infrastructure designed to address the effects of climate change and protect the environment
- equipment for a new Regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to respond to real-time traffic demands
- new street lighting, sound walls and landscaping to brighten the corridor and reduce noise
- a new pedestrian bridge and bike path that opened to the community in November 2021
Further construction and improvement to the area will start in 2023.
Information on this next phase of the project is available on the Trafalgar Road Improvements – Oakville website, and more details will be provided to the community in the coming months.
The Trafalgar Road Improvements project is part of Halton’s Building a Better Halton Program, and was the Region’s first project with a dedicated Construction Ambassador—a key point of contact who would respond to questions, connect with home and business owners directly, and be on-site when needed to answer questions from the community.
The community also received regular updates through a central webpage, notices/letters, road signs, newspaper ads, email updates, social media and more.
To learn more about the Trafalgar Road Improvements project or other improvements happening across the region, please visit the Construction Projects page on halton.ca
