Bell Boulevard road widening project
Learn about the exemption for a road widening along Bell Boulevard in the City of Belleville.
Current status
A declaration order for a two-lane road widening along Bell Boulevard in Belleville was granted on September 26, 2019.
Project summary
The City of Belleville (the City) is proposing to widen Bell Boulevard between Sidney Street and Wallbridge Loyalist Road. The purpose of the widening project is to support safe and efficient movement along the corridor.
The proposed project will:
- widen Bell Boulevard from two lanes to four lanes
- make improvements to signalized intersections
- add new turning lanes as required
- provide a multi-use trail for cyclists and pedestrians
The project is expected to be within the existing Bell Boulevard road right-of-way.
The widening of Bell Boulevard would normally fall under the municipal class environmental assessment process, and the City had started work and consultation on this project through that process.
The City has requested an exemption under the Environmental Assessment Act to ensure safe and efficient access along the road corridor. In accordance with the City’s Master Transportation Plan, traffic volumes are expected to exceed the road’s current capacity by the end of 2020. The City is also concerned that project delays may cause potential impacts to businesses.
The City anticipates this project will have a minimal environmental impact.
Learn more on the City of Belleville's website.
Proponent
City of Belleville
Location
Bell Boulevard between Sidney Street and Wallbridge Loyalist Road in Belleville, Ontario
Project type
Other
Reference number
19095
Contact
Ayana Aden, Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch
Project history
Declaration order: granted
Decision date: September 26, 2019
Declaration order
We are exempting the road widening of Bell Boulevard between Sidney Street and Wallbridge Loyalist Road from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act to promote safe and efficient transportation along the corridor.
The City of Belleville must widen the road in accordance with any conditions in the declaration order.