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Public Information Centre (PIC) #5
A technically preferred route (TPR) was first presented in June 2009. Since that time, further analysis and preliminary design work was undertaken to define the TPR in greater detail. In addition, ongoing studies and analysis were undertaken to determine potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures and strategies.

The following information was presented at PIC#5:

• Plans / Drawings of the Technically Preferred Route (TPR) and Crossing Roads
• Recommendations and Design for Crossing Roads (Over, Under or Closure at the TPR)
• Interchange Locations and Configurations
• Local Road Realignments Associated with the TPR
• Railway and Utility Crossings
• Watercourse Crossing Treatments (Bridges, Culverts) and Proposed Mitigation Strategies
• Potential Watercourse Realignments
• Stormwater Management Measures, Including Location and Size of Stormwater Management Ponds
• Lighting Requirements
• Potential Mitigation Measures / Strategies (landscaping, noise walls, wildlife crossings etc.)
• Community Value Plan (CVP) Process and Recommended Plan (enhanced mitigation)
• Property Requirements / Impacts
• Property Acquisition Process
• Project Update, Schedule and Next Steps

The preliminary design plans for the TPR as presented at PIC#5 are available below:

• West Mainline - Part 1 - (PDF/2.7mb)
• West Mainline - Part 2 - (PDF/2.5mb)
• West Durham Link - (PDF/2.5mb)
• Hwy 401 West Durham Link - (PDF/1.9mb)
• Central Mainline - Part 1 - (PDF/6.2mb)
• Central Mainline - Part 2 - (PDF/5.5mb)
• East Mainline - Part 1 - (PDF/26.9mb)
• East Mainline - Part 2 - (PDF/26.3mb)
• East Durham Link - (PDF/27.4mb)
• Hwy 401 East Durham Link - (PDF/1.9mb)
• Technically Preferred Route - Jan 2009 - (PDF/1.3mb)
  
• Recommended Community Value Plan - Jan 27 2009
  • Recommended CVP Plan - East Durham Link (PDF/11mb)
  • Recommended CVP Plan - West Durham Link (PDF/8.5mb)
  • Recommended CVP Plan - Mainline Part 1 (PDF/6.5mb)
  • Recommended CVP Plan - Mainline Part 2 (PDF/5.5mb)
    
    

The fifth round of PICs were held as follows:

Also presented at PIC#5 were some animation materials showing the 407 corridor through various visual methods:

• Central Mainline
• East Mainline
• East Durham Link
• West Mainline
• West Durham Link
• West Durham Link Connection

Public Information Centre (PIC) #4
A technically recommended route (TRR) for the 407 transportation corridor was presented to the public in June 2007. The TRR extends from the current terminus at Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 in Clarington and includes two north-south links connecting Highway 401 to the proposed extension of Highway 407, one in West Durham (Whitby) and the other in East Durham (Clarington). Mapping of the TRR is located here.

After the release of the TRR, further analysis was undertaken and the transportation corridor was refined to further mitigate impacts. Preliminary design was initiated to develop design components of the corridor in greater detail and to determine a Technically Preferred Route (TPR). The refinements and details of the preliminary design work were presented at Public Information Centres (PIC #4) in June and July 2008. 

The following information was presented at PIC #4.

• Changes to and additional property requirements
• Refinements to the technically recommended route
• Updated Existing Conditions information
• Interchange locations and configurations
• Local road realignments associated with the corridor
• Local road treatments (underpass, overpass, closed) associated with the corridor
• Location and approximate size of stormwater ponds, maintenance yards, and other infrastructure to support the highway corridor
• Location and approximate size of the transitway corridor / station locations and transit maintenance yards
• Right-of-way cross sections, including provisions for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes
• Location of potential mitigation measures (noise berms / walls, landscaping, etc)
• Community Value Plan (CVP) process
• Property acquisition process

The Preliminary Design plans for the TPR as presented at PIC#4 are available below.  

• Technically Preferred Route - June 2008 (PDF/502kb)
• PIC #4 Information Panels (PDF/6.23mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - Central Mainline I (Ashburn Road to Simcoe Street) (PDF/7.9mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - Central Mainline II (Simcoe Street to Enfield Road) (PDF/7.1mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - East Mainline I (Washington Road to Clemens Road) (PDF/6.8mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - East Mainline II (Clemens Road to Highway 35/115) (PDF/6.7mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - East Durham Link (in Clarington) (PDF/13.5mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan – West Mainline I (Brock Road to Salem Road) (PDF/2mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - West Mainline II (Salem Road to Ashburn Road) (PDF/2mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - West Durham Link (PDF/2.2mb)
• Preliminary Design Plan - Highway 401 and West Durham Link (PDF/1.9mb)
• Air Quality Assessment Figures (PDF/564kb)
• Noise Assessment Figures (PDF/604kb)

The dates, times and locations of the fourth round of PICs were:

Public Information Centre #3

The extension of 407 including two north-south links (highway / transitway) connecting Highway 401 to the proposed extension of Highway 407, was recommended as part of a number of transportation improvements in an earlier phase of this EA Study.  Route alternatives for the extension and the two links were first presented in November and December 2006.

PIC#3 presented a Technically Recommended Route (TRR) for:

• a new east-west transportation corridor (highway / transitway) to extend Highway 407 from Brock Road to Highway 35/115 in Durham Region, and
• two north-south links (highway / transitway) connecting Highway 401 to the proposed extension of Highway 407 (East Durham link – Clarington area and the West Durham link – Ajax / Whitby area)
• the plans for the TRR as presented at PIC#3 are available below:
  • Section 1 - West Mainline I (7.3mb)
  • Section 2 - West Mainline II (5.6mb)
  • Section 3 - Central Mainline I (5.1mb)
  • Section 4 - Central Mainline II (8.1mb)
  • Section 5 - East Mainline (8mb)
  • Section 6 - West Durham Link (6mb)
  • Section 7 - East Durham Link (8.9mb)

The third round of PICs were held:

Public Information Centre #2

The 407 East EA Project Team held the second series of Public Information Centres (PICs) in November and December 2006. Five PICs were held in several geographic locations throughout Durham Region to present the "Alternative Methods (Route Alternatives)", the route alternatives being considered as part of the route planning phase of the EA, the process for identifying a short list of route alternatives and a refined Study Area. The Public Information Centre was conducted as a drop-in format from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on each of the five nights. The PICs provided members of the public an opportunity to discuss the project and relay comments directly to the study team. The meetings were held as follows:

Public Information Centre #1

The 407 East EA Project Team held the first series of Public Information Centres (PICs) in May and June 2006. Four PICs were held in several geographic locations throughout Durham Region to present the "Transportation Problems and Opportunities" and the assessment and evaluation of "Alternatives to the Undertaking" (alternate ways of addressing the transportation needs in the Study Area). A preferred "Alternative to the Undertaking" (transportation alternative) and preliminary Study Area was also presented. The Public Information Centre was conducted as a drop-in format from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on each of the four nights. The PICs provided members of the public an opportunity to discuss the project and relay comments directly to the study team. The meetings were held as follows: