MTE's Involvement
MTE led the Class EA process and coordinated a range of technical studies, including a Natural Environment Report, Stage I and II Archaeological Assessments, a Built Heritage and Cultural Assessment, a Transportation Study, and a Noise Study.
Through two Public Consultation Centres hosted on the Region’s EngageWR platform, along with numerous stakeholder meetings, MTE evaluated four alternative solutions: Do Nothing, Full Roundabout, Full Signalized, and Hybrid Solutions. The preferred alternative was subsequently advanced through detailed design, tendering, and construction.
The final design includes:
- Reconstruction and urbanization of the roadway, including ditch removal and an underground storm sewer system
- Multi-use paths on both sides of Bleams Road
- Widening to four lanes between Fischer-Hallman Road and Commonwealth Street / Abram Clemens Street
- Four new roundabouts
- A raised median between Fischer-Hallman Road and Donnenwerth Drive / Amand Drive
- Installation of a raw water main
MTE prepared the Environmental Study Report documenting the Class EA process and preferred solution. Following the completion of design, utility coordination, and tendering, MTE continues to support the project through contract administration and construction inspection services.
From environmental assessment and public consultation through detailed design and construction, MTE is providing comprehensive engineering support to modernize the Bleams Road corridor and prepare it for future growth.