Tottenham bypass study underway, public comments sought

New Tecumseth Free Press  June 11, 2012

Collingwood consultant CC Tatham and Associates has been hired by Simcoe County to conduct a South Simcoe Transportation Master Plan Study which will include considerations for a truck bypass around Tottenham.

Among the study’s objectives are: To evaluate the need for a bypass route around the community of Tottenham, and if a need is identified, create alternative solutions; and To evaluate the study area road network to determine future needs and/or deficiencies in terms of traffic operations, safety, and commercial goods movement.

The areas in focus include roadways in Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford-West Gwillimbury, lnnisfil, and New Tecumseth.

Public/agency input and comment is being solicited “such that they can be incorporated into the planning and overall study design,” according to the public notice. Comments should be directed to Michael Cullip, Director, Manager-Transportation Engineering mcullip@cctatham.com. Further opportunities for public input and comment will be provided at two Public Information Centres (open houses) to be held in the upcoming months.