Picton Town Hill Intersection Improvements Study
Overview:
The County is completing an Environmental Assessment (EA) study for improvements to the Picton Town Hill intersection. The study will evaluate all reasonable alternatives to improve the operation, safety and capacity of the existing intersection.
The municipality has retained BT Engineering Inc. to assist with this project.
Budget Information:
- Budget year: 2022
- Total cost: $111,128
Project Status:
Scheduled
The study began Spring 2023 and will conclude Fall 2024.
Background Information:
Latest Update
The County of Prince Edward has completed the Picton Town Hill intersection improvements study. The deadline to provide feedback is Wednesday, January 8.
Signalization has been identified as the preferred alternative to accommodate the anticipated increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to future growth. A northbound receiving lane will allow large trucks and farming equipment to bypass the signals of the intersection and merge on a more appropriate grade.
The recommended plan also includes the following improvements:
- Dedicated pedestrian crossings to enhance safety at the intersection
- Considerations for heating the westbound approach to limit concerns with stopping on the hill in winter conditions.
- A configuration that would enable the intersection to revert to a flashing mode during a significant winter event, allowing the intersection to operate as it currently does.
View the full report and appendices below.
If you wish to provide feedback, please contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 1007 or email jshortt@pecounty.on.ca.
Project Details:
The challenges with the Picton Town Hill intersection are well-known. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP), completed in 2021, considered a broad range of alternatives to address the safety and operational concerns at the intersection. The TMP proposed signalizing the intersection but recommended further analysis. The EA study will review the TMP recommendations and incorporate additional public consultation.
This study will look at potential long-term upgrades and expand on the short-term actions recently completed. Those improvements include the installation of a new cantilever sign, updated line painting and pavement markings, and replacement of a retaining wall on Bridge Street.
The previous term of Council approved in 2022 the capital budget for this study.
Public consultation
The public consultation process is vital to this study. The County wants to ensure that anyone with interest in the project has the opportunity to provide input.
The County hosted a public consultation centre (PCC) on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Click here to view the information that was on display at the PCC.
The County hosted a second PCC on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Click here to view the information that was on display at the PCC.
There is an opportunity at any time during the Class EA process for interested persons to provide comments. Early identification of individual and group concerns greatly aids in addressing these concerns. All information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Persons will be advised of future communication opportunities by electronic notice in addition to newspaper public notices.
Long-term plan
Following the completion of the EA, the County will explore funding opportunities through the Ministry of Transportation’s Connecting Links program. The municipality will consider a construction project to present to Council in future budget years.
Staff Contact
Jeff Shortt
Project Manager, Engineering Division, Department of Development Services
Phone: 613.476.2148 ext. 1007
Fax: 613.471-2050