West Brant Access Route

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We’re working to reduce congestion in the city, including a new road connection and improvements to Colborne Street West and we want your feedback before a recommended design is selected.

What’s this project about?

The City is working on two connected studies to improve travel in West Brant:

  • West Brant Access Route: a new road connection between Hardy Road and Colborne Street West (about 3.4 km)
  • Colborne Street West: transportation and design improvements from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road (about 1.2 km)

These studies are happening at the same time because they are close together and connected.

Work is continuing in 2026 to compare design options, understand possible impacts, and identify a recommended design.

Learn more by visiting the West Brant Access Route project page.

Thank you for attending the public meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended Public Information Centre (PIC) #3 on February 26, 2026 and shared feedback. If you couldn’t attend, you can still participate.

➡️ PIC #3 materials are now available:

How to participate

Next steps

The project team will review public input and continue technical analysis to evaluate design options and identify a recommended approach.

We’re working to reduce congestion in the city, including a new road connection and improvements to Colborne Street West and we want your feedback before a recommended design is selected.

What’s this project about?

The City is working on two connected studies to improve travel in West Brant:

  • West Brant Access Route: a new road connection between Hardy Road and Colborne Street West (about 3.4 km)
  • Colborne Street West: transportation and design improvements from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road (about 1.2 km)

These studies are happening at the same time because they are close together and connected.

Work is continuing in 2026 to compare design options, understand possible impacts, and identify a recommended design.

Learn more by visiting the West Brant Access Route project page.

Thank you for attending the public meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended Public Information Centre (PIC) #3 on February 26, 2026 and shared feedback. If you couldn’t attend, you can still participate.

➡️ PIC #3 materials are now available:

How to participate

Next steps

The project team will review public input and continue technical analysis to evaluate design options and identify a recommended approach.

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  • Share This is an extension that is needed for the city and the new residents of west Brantford. Thank you for finally making it a priority. It is too bad that it is going to be completed after the infrastructure work downtown will be completed. But, better late than never. on Facebook Share This is an extension that is needed for the city and the new residents of west Brantford. Thank you for finally making it a priority. It is too bad that it is going to be completed after the infrastructure work downtown will be completed. But, better late than never. on Twitter Share This is an extension that is needed for the city and the new residents of west Brantford. Thank you for finally making it a priority. It is too bad that it is going to be completed after the infrastructure work downtown will be completed. But, better late than never. on Linkedin Email This is an extension that is needed for the city and the new residents of west Brantford. Thank you for finally making it a priority. It is too bad that it is going to be completed after the infrastructure work downtown will be completed. But, better late than never. link

    This is an extension that is needed for the city and the new residents of west Brantford. Thank you for finally making it a priority. It is too bad that it is going to be completed after the infrastructure work downtown will be completed. But, better late than never.

    gregory_j_wilson asked 26 days ago

    Thank you for your comment regarding the West Brant Access Route. Your feedback will be documented as part of the Environmental Assessment process.

  • Share I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. I have been a resident of West Brant for 10 years. There have been a lot of changes in the 10 years since I arrived here. The population is increasing, and so is the number of vehicles. To access the Highway 403, we have to travel through the downtown area of the city, which is complicated as the right lane is used for parking on Brant Ave. We are causing congestion in the downtown area without doing any business there. So, I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. Thanks. on Facebook Share I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. I have been a resident of West Brant for 10 years. There have been a lot of changes in the 10 years since I arrived here. The population is increasing, and so is the number of vehicles. To access the Highway 403, we have to travel through the downtown area of the city, which is complicated as the right lane is used for parking on Brant Ave. We are causing congestion in the downtown area without doing any business there. So, I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. Thanks. on Twitter Share I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. I have been a resident of West Brant for 10 years. There have been a lot of changes in the 10 years since I arrived here. The population is increasing, and so is the number of vehicles. To access the Highway 403, we have to travel through the downtown area of the city, which is complicated as the right lane is used for parking on Brant Ave. We are causing congestion in the downtown area without doing any business there. So, I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. Thanks. on Linkedin Email I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. I have been a resident of West Brant for 10 years. There have been a lot of changes in the 10 years since I arrived here. The population is increasing, and so is the number of vehicles. To access the Highway 403, we have to travel through the downtown area of the city, which is complicated as the right lane is used for parking on Brant Ave. We are causing congestion in the downtown area without doing any business there. So, I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. Thanks. link

    I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. I have been a resident of West Brant for 10 years. There have been a lot of changes in the 10 years since I arrived here. The population is increasing, and so is the number of vehicles. To access the Highway 403, we have to travel through the downtown area of the city, which is complicated as the right lane is used for parking on Brant Ave. We are causing congestion in the downtown area without doing any business there. So, I support the West Brant Access Route and Improvement on Colborne Street West from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road. Thanks.

    bsrai asked 29 days ago

    Thank you for your comment regarding the West Brant Access Route. Your feedback will be documented as part of the Environmental Assessment process. A key goal of the project is to improve connectivity for the West Brant area and provide an additional river crossing to improve access to Highway 403 and help reduce congestion.

  • Share Comments: 1) I still prefer that this project not proceed based on the impact it will have on a valuable natural area--both the trail and the stretch of the Grand for canoeing. Would this road still be needed if the BSAR were made four lane from Mt Pleasant to Clarence and Conklin were completed through to Phelps as shown in planning documents? 2) If it must proceed, I prefer the corridor options that leave the trail alone even more than in the current proposal. Thus, my order of preference is Corridor 5 and then Corridor 2. on Facebook Share Comments: 1) I still prefer that this project not proceed based on the impact it will have on a valuable natural area--both the trail and the stretch of the Grand for canoeing. Would this road still be needed if the BSAR were made four lane from Mt Pleasant to Clarence and Conklin were completed through to Phelps as shown in planning documents? 2) If it must proceed, I prefer the corridor options that leave the trail alone even more than in the current proposal. Thus, my order of preference is Corridor 5 and then Corridor 2. on Twitter Share Comments: 1) I still prefer that this project not proceed based on the impact it will have on a valuable natural area--both the trail and the stretch of the Grand for canoeing. Would this road still be needed if the BSAR were made four lane from Mt Pleasant to Clarence and Conklin were completed through to Phelps as shown in planning documents? 2) If it must proceed, I prefer the corridor options that leave the trail alone even more than in the current proposal. Thus, my order of preference is Corridor 5 and then Corridor 2. on Linkedin Email Comments: 1) I still prefer that this project not proceed based on the impact it will have on a valuable natural area--both the trail and the stretch of the Grand for canoeing. Would this road still be needed if the BSAR were made four lane from Mt Pleasant to Clarence and Conklin were completed through to Phelps as shown in planning documents? 2) If it must proceed, I prefer the corridor options that leave the trail alone even more than in the current proposal. Thus, my order of preference is Corridor 5 and then Corridor 2. link

    Comments: 1) I still prefer that this project not proceed based on the impact it will have on a valuable natural area--both the trail and the stretch of the Grand for canoeing. Would this road still be needed if the BSAR were made four lane from Mt Pleasant to Clarence and Conklin were completed through to Phelps as shown in planning documents? 2) If it must proceed, I prefer the corridor options that leave the trail alone even more than in the current proposal. Thus, my order of preference is Corridor 5 and then Corridor 2.

    arobinson22 asked 30 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your comments about the West Brant Access Route. Your feedback and corridor preferences will be documented as part of the Environmental Assessment process. The West Brant Access Route would still be recommended even if Veterans Memorial Parkway were widened and Conklin Road extended, as all three of these projects are identified in the City’s Transportation Master Plan for long‑term transportation planning to 2051.

  • Share why do you feel the need to possibly put a road over or beside the Oakhill Cemetery. On top of that take away green space for the trails . I think our greenbelt should be a priority. on Facebook Share why do you feel the need to possibly put a road over or beside the Oakhill Cemetery. On top of that take away green space for the trails . I think our greenbelt should be a priority. on Twitter Share why do you feel the need to possibly put a road over or beside the Oakhill Cemetery. On top of that take away green space for the trails . I think our greenbelt should be a priority. on Linkedin Email why do you feel the need to possibly put a road over or beside the Oakhill Cemetery. On top of that take away green space for the trails . I think our greenbelt should be a priority. link

    why do you feel the need to possibly put a road over or beside the Oakhill Cemetery. On top of that take away green space for the trails . I think our greenbelt should be a priority.

    Bill Earl asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your comment regarding the West Brant Access Route. Protecting the natural environment is an important consideration in the Environmental Assessment process, and measures to avoid and mitigate impacts will be evaluated throughout the planning process.

    A 2023 Strategic Review evaluated a range of long‑term transportation solutions and recommended the West Brant Access Route as the preferred option for north, south, and west connectivity. This recommendation is also supported by the City’s Transportation Master Plan, which considers growth and transportation needs through 2051.

  • Share If an alignment proceeds through the open fields behind existing homes, what minimum setback distance from rear lot lines is being considered, and what mitigation (berm height, noise wall height, tree buffer depth) would be required? on Facebook Share If an alignment proceeds through the open fields behind existing homes, what minimum setback distance from rear lot lines is being considered, and what mitigation (berm height, noise wall height, tree buffer depth) would be required? on Twitter Share If an alignment proceeds through the open fields behind existing homes, what minimum setback distance from rear lot lines is being considered, and what mitigation (berm height, noise wall height, tree buffer depth) would be required? on Linkedin Email If an alignment proceeds through the open fields behind existing homes, what minimum setback distance from rear lot lines is being considered, and what mitigation (berm height, noise wall height, tree buffer depth) would be required? link

    If an alignment proceeds through the open fields behind existing homes, what minimum setback distance from rear lot lines is being considered, and what mitigation (berm height, noise wall height, tree buffer depth) would be required?

    Koh Koh asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the West Brant Access Route. Mitigation measures are proposed between the preferred road alignment and the residential properties south of Oakhill Drive. Cross‑Section 1 in the public meeting presentation shows measures that include a 5 metre noise barrier and a setback that maintains the existing tree buffer between the road and rear property lines. This information is available on the project page at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/WBAR.

  • Share What is the current Class D cost estimate range for the project, and how does the cost of a structure-based alternative compare to an at-grade alternative? on Facebook Share What is the current Class D cost estimate range for the project, and how does the cost of a structure-based alternative compare to an at-grade alternative? on Twitter Share What is the current Class D cost estimate range for the project, and how does the cost of a structure-based alternative compare to an at-grade alternative? on Linkedin Email What is the current Class D cost estimate range for the project, and how does the cost of a structure-based alternative compare to an at-grade alternative? link

    What is the current Class D cost estimate range for the project, and how does the cost of a structure-based alternative compare to an at-grade alternative?

    Koh Koh asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the West Brant Access Route. High‑level preliminary costing was used to compare south end alternatives. The bridge or viaduct option (S‑2) was the most costly at approximately 92 million dollars. The preferred alternative (S‑5) was estimated at approximately 17 million dollars. Details of the evaluation are available in the public meeting presentation on the project page LetsTalkBrantford.ca/WBAR. The Environmental Assessment will determine an overall cost estimate for the full project, and these estimates are not yet finalized.

  • Share Does any alignment alternative require an elevated structure (bridge/viaduct) over existing residential areas? If so, what is the estimated structure length and deck elevation? on Facebook Share Does any alignment alternative require an elevated structure (bridge/viaduct) over existing residential areas? If so, what is the estimated structure length and deck elevation? on Twitter Share Does any alignment alternative require an elevated structure (bridge/viaduct) over existing residential areas? If so, what is the estimated structure length and deck elevation? on Linkedin Email Does any alignment alternative require an elevated structure (bridge/viaduct) over existing residential areas? If so, what is the estimated structure length and deck elevation? link

    Does any alignment alternative require an elevated structure (bridge/viaduct) over existing residential areas? If so, what is the estimated structure length and deck elevation?

    Koh Koh asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question about the West Brant Access Route. A south end option that included a bridge or viaduct, known as Alternative S‑2, was evaluated but was not recommended as the technically preferred option. Details of the alternatives and the evaluation are available in the public meeting presentation on the project page LetsTalkBrantford.ca/WBAR

  • Share Has a preliminary vertical profile been developed for the ravine section? What maximum design grade (%) and design speed are being assumed for the connector? on Facebook Share Has a preliminary vertical profile been developed for the ravine section? What maximum design grade (%) and design speed are being assumed for the connector? on Twitter Share Has a preliminary vertical profile been developed for the ravine section? What maximum design grade (%) and design speed are being assumed for the connector? on Linkedin Email Has a preliminary vertical profile been developed for the ravine section? What maximum design grade (%) and design speed are being assumed for the connector? link

    Has a preliminary vertical profile been developed for the ravine section? What maximum design grade (%) and design speed are being assumed for the connector?

    Koh Koh asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question regarding the West Brant Access Route. A preliminary vertical road profile has been developed for the various south end alternatives and is available in the public meeting presentation on the project page LetsTalkBrantford.ca/WBAR. Design and posted speed recommendations will be confirmed through the Environmental Assessment process and are not finalized at this time.

  • Share Under any alignment alternative being evaluated, are existing residential rear lots within the subdivision south of Oakhill Drive subject to full or partial property acquisition, grading encroachment, or permanent easements? on Facebook Share Under any alignment alternative being evaluated, are existing residential rear lots within the subdivision south of Oakhill Drive subject to full or partial property acquisition, grading encroachment, or permanent easements? on Twitter Share Under any alignment alternative being evaluated, are existing residential rear lots within the subdivision south of Oakhill Drive subject to full or partial property acquisition, grading encroachment, or permanent easements? on Linkedin Email Under any alignment alternative being evaluated, are existing residential rear lots within the subdivision south of Oakhill Drive subject to full or partial property acquisition, grading encroachment, or permanent easements? link

    Under any alignment alternative being evaluated, are existing residential rear lots within the subdivision south of Oakhill Drive subject to full or partial property acquisition, grading encroachment, or permanent easements?

    Koh Koh asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question about the West Brant Access Route. The alignment alternatives under consideration at this time are not anticipated to require property acquisition, easements, or encroachments on residential lots in the subdivision south of Oakhill Drive.

  • Share Please provide the preliminary alignment alternatives currently under consideration within the study corridor, including the assumed right-of-way width (in metres) for each alternative. on Facebook Share Please provide the preliminary alignment alternatives currently under consideration within the study corridor, including the assumed right-of-way width (in metres) for each alternative. on Twitter Share Please provide the preliminary alignment alternatives currently under consideration within the study corridor, including the assumed right-of-way width (in metres) for each alternative. on Linkedin Email Please provide the preliminary alignment alternatives currently under consideration within the study corridor, including the assumed right-of-way width (in metres) for each alternative. link

    Please provide the preliminary alignment alternatives currently under consideration within the study corridor, including the assumed right-of-way width (in metres) for each alternative.

    Koh Koh asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your comment regarding the West Brant Access Route. Information showing the alignments and alternatives considered was presented at the public meeting, and the presentation, plans, and conceptual rendering video are available on the project page at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/WBAR. The preliminary right‑of‑way width for the corridor is 40 metres.

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