The County of Simcoe is undertaking a project to reconstruct and widen County Road 4 from north of Line 8 in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to County Road 89 in the Town of Innisfil. The 10 kilometre County Road 4 reconstruction and widening project has been separated into 3 Phases.
Phase 1 construction limits are from south of Line 9 to north of Line 10 in the Town of Bradford. Phase 1 includes road widening from 2 to 4 lanes, permanent signalization and addition of turning lanes at Line 9, large box culvert replacement at Line 10, construction of an active transportation multi-use trail, and also drainage and roadside safety enhancements. Construction is to start in 2024 with project completion of Phase 1 anticipated in 2026. In conjunction with the work on the Bradford Bypass grade separation interchange at County Road 4, the MTO is already undertaking a portion of the County Road 4 widening on behalf of the County.
Phase 2 limits of construction are from north of Line 10 to north of Line 13. This phase includes widening from 2 to 4 lanes, construction of an active transportation multi-use trail, drainage and roadside safety enhancements and signalization at County Road 4 and Line 12. Phase 2 construction is expected to commence in 2026 and continue into 2028.
Phase 3 limits of construction are from north of Line 13 to north of County Road 89. This phase includes widening from 2 to 4 lanes, construction of an active transportation multi-use trail, and drainage and roadside safety enhancements. Phase 3 is expected to start in 2029.
TIMELINE
Summer 2024: Completion of Utility relocations in Phase 1.
Fall 2024: Traffic signals activated
Fall 2024: Box culvert replaced under County Road 4 at Line 10.
2025: Complete Phase 1 widening to 4 lanes
2026: Finishing touches on Phase 1, beginning of Phase 2
A Schedule C Municipal Class EA was completed in 2012. As part of this EA process various studies and assessments were performed including the review of traffic and speed limits, natural heritage impacts, archaeology, noise, hydrology, and intersection control options. Two Public Information Centres were held in 2010 and 2011 to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide input. The Environmental Study Report provides a summary of the options considered, studies performed, and outcomes of the Public Information Centres.