The Ministry of Transportation is inviting public feedback on the next phase of design and environmental planning for major improvements to Highway 401 through Port Hope.
The project, known as Study #2 under the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401, focuses on the long-term operational needs at the County Road 28 (Ontario Street) interchange, along with upgrades to the County Road 28 and Hamilton Road bridges.
Led by the Egis-LEA Joint Venture on behalf of the province, the study follows the Class Environmental Assessment process for Group ‘B’ projects. It builds on the earlier Study #1 completed in 2022, which set the future footprint for eight and ten lanes between Cranberry Road and County Road 28, including replacements for the Cranberry Road, Choate Road, and Ganaraska River bridges.
A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) documenting existing road conditions, alternatives, public consultation, and the recommended design plan has now been released. Residents can review the report and submit feedback between November 3 and December 2, 2025, on the project website at www.Hwy401PortHopeEA.com.
All public input will be reviewed by the project team following the comment period. Requests for additional study or environmental conditions can be directed to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The proposed upgrades aim to improve traffic flow, safety, and bridge infrastructure along one of Ontario’s busiest highway sections. The public consultation marks a key step toward advancing detailed design and construction planning for the Port Hope corridor.
(Written by: Jospeh Goden)
