WELLINGTON COUNTY—The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has proposed a plan to improve the Highway 6 intersection between Guelph and Fergus, which has been known to pose safety risks.
A recent transportation environmental study report recommends a “modern roundabout” at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22/8th Line to accommodate both farm equipment and tractor-trailer combination vehicles, including revisions to the horizontal alignment of both Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22/8th Line.
The report says improvements would also include new median islands with curb and gutter on roundabout approaches, new illumination, rehabilitation of the Cox Creek culvert, and to improve overall safety and visibility.
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“The Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22/8th Line intersection requires improvements to address the safety concerns and geometric deficiencies associated with the intersection traffic operations. Specific issues identified include safety-related concerns such as visibility, speeding, and turning movements,” the report said.
A public commenting period is now open until February 21st, you can find the full report here.
