Explore the road construction and structure construction projects that are on the horizon for Milton. 

Road construction projects forecast

Name of project

Timing 

Location

Work being done

Appleby Line Phase 3 Improvements

Design is underway with construction anticipated in 2026.

Appleby Line from south of the hairpin turn to Derry Road

Phase 3 includes remaining road geometric improvements, roadway paving, and drainage (localized storm sewer) beyond phase 2.

Thompson Rd –Boulevard/Multi Use Path

Design started in 2023 with construction anticipated in 2025-2026.

West side of Thompson Rd – work will be within the boulevard from the north limit of the gas easement to Clark Boulevard.

Localized multi-use path and boulevard works.

Peru Road – Cul de Sacs and Bridge Removal

Preliminary design and EA work commenced in 2022, with EA final completion scheduled for Q2 2025;  detailed design work will follow EA completion, and the construction timing, while currently identified for 2027 in the capital forecast, will be re-evaluated each budget year, as it depends on timing of surrounding development and Halton Region work on Steeles Avenue. 

Peru Road at Structure 8, approximately 850m north of Steeles Avenue

Removal of existing structure and installation of cul-de-sacs on both the north and south legs of Peru Road/on either side of the crossing location.

Extension of Main Street East

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) work started in 2023, with detailed design anticipated to start in 2026, and construction anticipated to start in 2027.

Fifth Line to Trafalgar Road

New road construction of Main Street East extension. Will require a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA).

Reconstruction of Sixth Line

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) work started in 2024, with detailed design to follow in 2027/2028, and construction anticipated for 2030.

Highway 401 to Britannia Road

Reconstruction of Sixth Line to include widening and urbanizing which will require a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA).

Fifth Line Widening and Reconstruction (Derry Road to Britannia Road)

Design started in 2022 and construction is expected to start in 2026.

South of Derry Road to south of Britannia Road

Road widening to four lanes, urbanization (adding curb and gutter) and intersection modifications to the intersections of Fifth Line and Clark Boulevard, Louis St. Laurent Boulevard and Britannia Road.  Multiple road closures will be required to facilitate the work.

Louis St. Laurent Avenue Extension

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment work anticipated to start in 2026, with detailed design anticipated to follow in 2027 and construction anticipated to start in 2028.

Louis St. Laurent Avenue – Fifth Line to Sixth Line

New road construction of Louis St. Laurent Avenue extension.  Will require a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

Structure construction projects forecast

Name of project

Timing 

Location

Work being done

Bell School Line Culvert Replacement – Structure 103

Design work will commence in 2025, with construction work anticipated in 2028.  

At structure location on Bell School Line, 1.1km north of Sideroad 2.

The proposed works include structure replacement with associated grading and restorations.

Boyne Active Transportation Link 

EA completed in 2023, design ongoing, with construction anticipated in 2025, pending status of surrounding developments.

New active transportation crossing of the CN corridor, approximately 300m south of Louis St. Laurent.

Construction of a new active transportation link crossing over the CN corridor. Scope of works includes, new bridge structure with approach ramps linking to neighbourhood park and village square. New walkways will be installed at either end.

Design and construction

Learn about the process, environmental assessments and funding that support local road construction projects.

Graphic about road construction process with icons

Process details
The Town is responsible for the design and construction of all municipal roads, bridges and culverts. The process may require two or more years.
  1. Surveying is conducted
  2. An informal Project Initiation Meeting is held for new projects, with stakeholders, at the start of the design process
  3. Design work continues, including modifications from initial public feedback
  4. Public Input - A formal Public Information Centre is held later in the design process to present detailed design(s) to the community, at which time input is also requested
  5. The final design is presented to Council for approval
  6. Design projects generally begin in the spring and are completed in the late fall or early winter
  7. Construction projects are typically tendered in the winter and early spring
  8. Work generally commences in mid to late spring
  9. Construction timing, particularly in or near waterways, may be constrained by environmental requirements
  10. Every effort is made to minimize disruption to abutting properties during construction

Due to the scope or scale of any individual project, timelines and steps may vary. For example, not all projects will include a Project Initiation Meeting or Public Information Centre.

Environmental assessments

The Town currently has one ongoing Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Peru Road, and two ongoing Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessments Main Street Extension and Sixth Line.

An environmental assessment first step in all of our capital road projects. The project schedule (or type) according to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process is determined.

The MCEA has five phases:

  1. Identify the problem or opportunity
  2. Identify alternative solutions and evaluate them
  3. Prepare and evaluate alternative design concepts for the preferred solution
  4. Prepare an environmental study report
  5. Implementation (complete detailed design and ultimately proceed to construction)

Road construction definitions

Asphalt overlay 

The process of replacing existing deteriorated asphalt surfaces with new. It also involves replacing portions of curb and rebuilding catch basins and manholes.

Expanded asphalt

Rehabilitation (usually limited to rural or industrial roads) of the road structure, which may include removal of asphalt, pulverizing of asphalt and granular material, and repaving with new asphalt, or utilizing asphalt recycling methods, depending on the particular road.  Also includes the installation of paved shoulders where feasible, and minor/localized ditch work and cross culvert replacements or repair.

Reconstruction and improvements 
The process of reconstructing an existing substandard road to current standards.

Reconstruction/replacement
The process of completely rebuilding a road. This includes all the underground infrastructure and replacement of the road structure.

Surface treatment 
Surface treatment is the application of an asphalt based emulsion binder and a granular based wearing surface. The process waterproofs the roadway and eliminates grading and dusting of gravel rural roads.

Urbanization 
Urbanization is the improvement of a road with ditches to a road with curb and gutter, drained by storm sewers.