Ingersoll - OR 119 (Harris Street) and Clarke Road improvements

09/04/2025

Status: Review

Status: Review

Purpose

Oxford County is initiating a Harmonized Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study that will consider a range of alternative improvements to the Oxford Road 119 (Harris Street) and Clarke Road intersection, as well as the widening of Oxford Road 119 from Clarke Road to Highway 401. This project is taking place in the Town of Ingersoll, Oxford County (refer to the Study Area map).

The purpose of this study is to:

Identify and evaluate alternative solutions for improving the intersection and widening Oxford Road 119
Select a preferred solution for transportation improvements
Evaluate and recommend a preferred design concept for the preferred solution

Scope

This notice signals the commencement of this Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study, which will define the project; identify and evaluate alternative solutions; and determine a preferred alternative solution in consultation with the public, Indigenous communities and regulatory agencies. Potential impacts of the intersection improvement alternatives on the social, cultural, economic and natural environments will be evaluated and assessed during the Class EA Study.

This project is being completed as a Schedule “C” project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2024) and a Group “B” project under the Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities and Municipal Expressways (2024), approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Upon completion of this study, a Project File Report documenting the process will be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks and made available for public review for a period of 30 calendar days.

Public consultation

Public, Indigenous and agency consultation is a key component of the Class EA process and will be sought throughout the study. Project information, study documents and updates are available on the project website on Speak Up, Oxford! at www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup

Public Consultation Centre (PCC) #1 was held on September 25, 2025, to provide an overview of the study, answer questions and receive comments from the public. Download the presentation slides | Read the public notice
Public Consultation Centre (PCC) #2 was held on November 27, 2025, to present the results of the design alternatives and the recommended design, as well as provide an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design. Download the presentation slides | Read the public notice

If you would like to be placed on the mailing list to receive notices and information, or if you wish to provide comments at any time during the Class EA Study process, you can do so through the project contacts.

All comments received through the course of the study will be considered and documented in the Project File Report as part of the public record.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Public review period

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) summarizing the Class EA Study process and findings is available online for a 30-day comment period between May 12 and June 11, 2026. The ESR and appendices are available on the Oxford County website and on Speak Up, Oxford! at www.speakup.oxfordcounty.ca/or119-clarke-ea

Interested persons may provide written comments by mail or email regarding the ESR to:

Noah Brister, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
Oxford County
nbrister@oxfordcounty.ca
1-800-755-0394, ext. 3107

In the event that there are outstanding concerns, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) under Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the Ministry. The request should be sent in writing by mail or email to:

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca

And:

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca

Additional information can be found online at www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order.

Study documents

Contact

Noah Brister, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
Oxford County
519-539-9800, ext. 3107
nbrister@oxfordcounty.ca