Trussler Road

About the project

The Region of Waterloo is improving Trussler Road, from Bleams Road (southern limit) to the Highway 7/8 ramps in the City of Kitchener and Township of Wilmot. Potential improvements include widening from two to four lanes as identified in the 2011 Regional Transportation Master Plan (RTMP) and the 2018 RTMP Update and installing active transportation facilities through the Active Transportation Network Strategy.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is undertaking the planning and design of the Trussler and Highway 7/8 interchange upgrades.

The Region is in the early stages of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), with construction anticipated to run from 2027 to 2029 as per the Regional Council-approved 2024 Transportation Capital Program.

The cost of this project will depend on the approved improvement alternative, as well as necessary infrastructure relocations and property acquisitions. Funding of $12.58 million for improvements on Trussler Road is included in the Region’s 2024 Transportation Capital Program.

Engagement opportunities

The project team is currently reviewing the comments received between November 12 and December 12, 2024.

There will be more opportunities to provide input throughout the project planning. Please follow this page to receive emails with project updates and engagement opportunities.

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's Growing with Care Strategic Plan:

Survey #1

Watch the video presentation on the right side of this page, and then provide your input on the design options that are being considered. The survey will be open from November 12 to December 12, 2024.

The survey has now concluded.

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Project location

Video presentation

Documents

Environmental assessment findings
PDF (1.26 MB)

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Open

This consultation is open for contributions.
Timeline item 2 - active

Public Comments

The project team will review the public comments received from the first public engagement and use them as input in completing the Trussler Road Class Environmental Assessment.
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Alternatives

An assessment of the potential impacts of each alternative on the project environment will be completed and the project team will evaluate the alternatives.
Timeline item 4 - incomplete

Public engagement #2 — Winter 2025

The project team will present the evaluated alternatives.
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Regional Council meeting — Later in 2025

Regional staff will take a recommendation to Regional Council for approval of an improvement alternative that best meets the needs of the public while minimizing the impact on the environment.

FAQs

Who's Listening

Andrew Doman

Senior Project Manager, Region of Waterloo

adoman@regionofwaterloo.ca

Notice of Collection

All comments and information provided become part of the review process and are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in completing the planning and design for the University Avenue Class EA and Reconstruction. All submissions will become part of the public record files for this matter. Personal information collected is under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to Andrew Doman, Project Manager at ADoman@regionofwaterloo or 519-575-4400 x 3183 (TTY 519-575-4608)