Project Overview
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has awarded Phase 2 of the Highways 6 and 401 Improvements between Hamilton and Guelph (G.W.P. 3042-14-00) to Dufferin Construction and WSP Canada Inc. to complete the Class Environmental Assessment, detail design and construction (i.e., Design-Build) of a new interchange on Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway (the Project, G.W.P. 3059-20-00).
The proposed works for the Project have been split into two (2) separate design packages (referred to as “Early Works” and “Remaining Works”). This split was undertaken to clear and commence the construction of the Midblock Bridge and Interchange (i.e., the Early Works), prior to the commencement of work at Wellington Road 34, Concession Road 7 and Maltby Road West (i.e., the Remaining Works). Therefore, two (2) Design and Construction Reports (DCRs) will be produced for Phase 2.
The Early Works scope of work includes:
- Construction of a new Midblock Interchange on Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway, north of Wellington Road 34;
- Construction of a new road to connect the Midblock Interchange to Concession Road 7 and to Wellington Road 34; and,
- Drainage improvements, such as infiltration ponds for stormwater management.
The Remaining Works scope of work includes:
- Removal of the signalized intersection on the Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway at Wellington Road 34 and the addition of a new bridge over the Hanlon Expressway;
- Reconstruction of Concession Road 7, between Wellington Road 34 and Maltby Road;
- Closure of the Maltby Road / Concession Road 4 intersection;
- A new roundabout at the Wellington Road 34 / Concession Road 7 intersection;
- Installation of new overhead sign structures, traffic signals and partial illumination; and,
- Emergency and maintenance vehicle turnarounds along the Hanlon Expressway (one north of Maltby Road and one south of Wellington Road 34).
This project is located within the Township of Puslinch and City of Guelph, in Wellington County, Ontario.
