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Victoria Road, Stone Road and McQuillan’s Bridge EA Study

We are conducting a study to evaluate and recommend solutions for roads and bridges to improve the road networks at Victoria Road South and Stone Road East including McQuillan’s bridge (also known as structure 116). The study is based on recommendations in the 2022 Transportation Master Plan and the Guelph Innovation District Secondary Plan, which show upgrades are needed to several key roads in Guelph to support new neighbourhoods planned in the Guelph Innovation District. The project will study and recommend preferred solutions and preliminary designs for McQuillans Bridge and the roads and bridges at Victoria Road South and Stone Road East. The study will follow the processes outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA).

Through two phases of public engagement, we will be seeking input on:

The Problem-Opportunity Statement for McQuillan’s Bridge
The criteria that will be used to evaluate Alternative Solutions for McQuillan’s Bridge
Alternative Solutions for McQuillan’s Bridge
Alternative Design Concepts for Victoria Road South and Stone Road East

How can I participate right now?

Thank you to everyone who attended the open house or participated in the survey on the preliminary preferred design concepts for Victoria Road South and Stone Road East. The survey is now closed.

If you were not able to attend the open house on June 11, you can view the boards below. If you have any further comments on the preliminary preferred design concepts for Victoria Road South and Stone Road East, you can email Nancy Hui.

Open House 3 Boards - Victoria and Stone Road.pdf

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Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Project background

Project background

Phase 2: Public engagement #1

Public engagement #1

Phase 3: Project file report

Project file report

Phase 4: Public engagement #2

Public engagement #2

Phase 5: Environmental study report

Environmental study report

Phase 6: Public review

Public review

December 1, 2026 5:00 AM - January 2, 2027 5:00 AM

The Environmental Study Report will be posted for 30 days for public comment prior to being submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. People living in the area and people who have signed up for the project mailing list will be sent the Notice of Study Completion, informing them of the opportunity to provide feedback.