McNaughton Road West Environmental Assessment
Future improvements to McNaughton Road West
The City of Vaughan has completed a Schedule 'C' Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for improvements to McNaughton Road West between Major Mackenzie Drive and Falvo Street.
The study assessed operational performance improvements and urbanization of McNaughton Road West, and considered the inclusion of sidewalks, cycling facilities, and mid-block and trail crossings to support the connection to the proposed Vaughan Super Trail and Bartley Smith Greenway Trail. These improvements will aim to address capacity and operational needs to accommodate planned growth in the area for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists.
The recommended McNaughton Road West improvements include:
- Two general purpose lanes (one in each direction) west of Keele Street and maintain four general purpose lanes (two in each direction) east of Keele Street.
- Auxiliary turn lanes at intersections.
- Separated boulevard cycle tracks (traveling in the same direction as the road) and sidewalks on both sides of the road.
- Urbanized corridor with curb and gutter.
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) compliant intersections with cross rides at intersections.
- Interim at-grade signalized pedestrian crossing in connection to the Bartley Smith Greenway Trail, with ultimately a culvert pedestrian crossing connection to the Bartley Smith Greenway Trail.
- Illumination along the corridor.
- Utility relocations.
- Opportunities for streetscaping in the boulevard.
An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the study process, consultation efforts and recommended plan. The Notice of Completion places the ESR on public record for review for 45 days beginning Monday, June 16, 2025 and ending July 31, 2025. The ESR can be downloaded on the Project Updates page. Please see the notice for details on the study and how to provide comments or questions on the ESR.
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McNaughton Road West EA Final Report (PDF)
Appendix A - Transportation and Traffic Analysis
Appendix B - Cultural Heritage
Appendix C - Stage 1 & 2 Archaeological Assessment
Appendix D - Fluvial Geomorphological Assessment
Appendix E - Contamination Overview Study - Available upon request
Appendix F - Geotechnical Investigations
Appendix G - Hydrogeological Investigations
Appendix I - Environmental Impact Study, Arborist Inventory, and Tree Preservation Plan
Appendix J - Environmental Noise Assessment
Appendix K - Crossing Assessment
Appendix L - Preliminary Design
Appendix M - Air Quality Impact Assessment
Appendix N - Utility Composite and Conflict Plan
Appendix O - Preliminary Cost Estimate
Appendix P - Public Consultation
Appendix Q - Agency Consultation
Appendix R - Indigenous Consultation
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McNaughton Road was first built as an access to the City landfill site. As the City experiences rapid growth and development, the area around McNaughton Road has transformed. Some notable changes include:
- Maple Go Station – McNaughton Road connects to the Maple GO station area, which is expected to experience increased use as Metrolinx plans to increase its service to all-day two-way service as part of the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion project. Work on the grade separation of the GO rail line at McNaughton Road (just east of Falvo Street) is currently under review by Metrolinx, amongst other improvements planned for the GO station area.
- McNaughton Road East Improvements – The addition of active transportation facilities along McNaughton Road East from Keele Street to Major Mackenzie Drive.
- Major Mackenzie Drive Improvements – Road reconstruction project including the addition of cycling facilities from Jane to just east of Keele Street, and the addition of a left turn lane at Keele Street.
- Keele Street Improvements – Watermain and sanitary sewer replacement, implementation of sidewalk and cycling facilities and street lighting, Rutherford Road to Teston Road.
As part of the study process, the project team will assess how McNaughton Road West meets the current and future needs for the area and potential improvements to meet those needs.
Additional Resources
Contact information
Anurita Gurukar, P.Eng.
City of Vaughan, Project Manager
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
T: 905-832-2281, ext. 8330
Michelle Mascarenhas, P.Eng.
HDR Corp., Consultant Project Manager
100 York Blvd. Suite 300
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J7
T: 289-695-4613