Niagara Escarpment crossing
Learn about the environmental assessment study to provide a north-south transportation corridor crossing of the Niagara Escarpment, between the Queen Elizabeth Way and Regional Road 20.
Current status
You can comment on the terms of reference until 5 p.m. on November 18, 2024.
Learn how to submit a comment.
Project summary
Niagara Region is undertaking the Niagara Escarpment Crossing comprehensive environmental assessment. The study aims to:
- improve the capacity for goods movement
- redirect truck traffic away from residential areas in west Niagara
The assessment will look at a range of options to demonstrate the need for a new crossing of the escarpment.
A north-south transportation crossing of the Niagara Escarpment may have the potential to:
- accommodate commercial vehicles and other modes of transportation
- increase safety for local communities
- improve efficiency for commercial vehicle operations
- help serve higher transportation system capacity, redundancy and resiliency
- help improve the movement of goods and people
The proposed transportation crossing study area includes:
- Grimsby
- Lincoln
- West Lincoln
Learn more on the proponent’s website.
Proponent
Regional Municipality of Niagara
Location
Niagara Escarpment, between the Queen Elizabeth Way and Regional Road 20, Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, Town of West Lincoln
Project type
Transportation
Reference number
24013
Contact
Simon Zhao, Environmental Assessment Branch
simon.zhao@ontario.ca
Project history
Terms of reference: submitted
Date submitted: October 18, 2024
Expiry of public comment period: November 18, 2024
Terms of reference
The purpose of the environmental assessment (EA) is to identify alternatives and study the potential effects of the proposed transportation corridor on the environment.
Niagara Region has submitted its proposed terms of reference for the Niagara Escarpment Crossing environmental assessment for approval by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
A terms of reference is a work plan that outlines how the environmental assessment will be completed, including studies and consultation. The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks must approve the terms of reference before the environmental assessment can begin.
Members of the public, agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested persons are encouraged to provide comment on the proposed terms or reference. The minister will consider comments before making a decision.
Read the notice of submission on Niagara Region’s website to learn how to review the terms of reference and how to submit comments.