Background

Commissioners Road West is a major street with identified safety issues for all road users. The road has a steep hill that makes cycling and walking difficult, impedes public transit and slows down emergency vehicles. 

Through this Environmental Assessment, the project team looked at the possibility of realigning Commissioners Road west at the intersection of Springbank Drive and Byron Baseline Road to Cranbrook Road.

The team explored a variety of planning solutions to address the challenges in the area. Through the Environmental Study Report, the team ultimately recommended realigning Commissioners Road West through the Byron Gravel Pit – a recommendation that was supported by the 2030 Transportation Master Plan, the City’s Cycling Master Plan and the London Plan.

The recommendation was selected as the preferred solution for its ability to do the following, among other factors:

• remove the existing steep road grade by closing the existing Commissioners Road West and providing a new alignment
• improve safety for all road users
• improve access for emergency services
• provide an opportunity to provide transit service in the area
• accommodate active transportation (ie. a multi-use path)

Construction of the realignment is not expected to be imminent, however, the study was critical to establishing an initial road alignment and preliminary property requirements for an upcoming secondary plan.

Current status

The Environmental Assessment is now complete, and Council approved the plan in 2018.

Study Area

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