About the Project
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained AECOM Canada ULC (AECOM) to undertake the Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the proposed Highway 11 2+1 Roadway Model Project. This Assignment includes the reconstruction and implementation of a 2+1 Roadway Model on two sections of Highway 11, located in the District of Nipissing, north of the City of North Bay.
GWP 5033-22-00: Highway 11 from 4.6 km north of Highway 64 northerly 11.4 km to 340 m south of Jumping Caribou Road located in the Townships of Sisk, Olive and Law in the District of Nipissing and within the Electoral Riding of Temiskaming-Cochrane.
GWP 5151-21-00: Highway 11 from Sand Dam Road northerly 13.8 km to Ellsmere Road, located in the Townships of Merrick, Blyth, Notman and Lyman in the District of Nipissing and within the Electoral Riding of Temiskaming-Cochrane.
The purpose of the Project is to reconstruct/reconfigure and widen Highway 11 in the two locations to accommodate a 2+1 facility, rehabilitate other elements including frost heaves and pavement distress areas, and complete various operational improvements.
What is a 2+1 Roadway Model and how does it work?
The following video rendering shows how this design will function, including examples of median barrier types.
The design involves a three-lane configuration, where passing lanes will alternate every few kilometers within the Project limits for each direction. This design allows for more frequent passing opportunities without widening the highway to four lanes (i.e., two dedicated lanes in each direction at all times). Safety features frequently include the installation of a median barrier, turnarounds and enhanced signing.
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