Oxford Road 4 and 17 intersection Class EA Study, EZT and Woodstock

Purpose

• Identify and evaluate alternatives to improve the Oxford Road 4 and Oxford Road 17 intersection, including consideration for nearby CPKC railway crossing to the south and Oxford Road 4 / Oxford Road 60 intersection to the north;
• Select a preferred solution and evaluate a preferred design concept;
• Complete and document the Class EA Study in accordance with municipal and Ontario Ministry of Transportation provincial documents;
• Engage interested parties and the public; and,
• Meet the County’s vision “to provide a safe, efficient and sustainable multi-model transportation network.

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. Any potential impacts of alternative solutions on 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 process.

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.

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. 

A Public Information Centre (PIC) to present preliminary study findings is anticipated to be held in the fall of 2026. 
All comments received through the course of the study will be considered and documented in the Environmental Study Report as part of the public record.

Study documents

• Notice of Study Commencement: Oxford Road 4 and Oxford Road 17 intersection, EZT and Woodstock | Print version (July 30, 2026)

Contacts

Noah Brister, P. Eng.
Project Engineer, Oxford County
519-539-9800 ext. 3107 | Email contact

Vince Pugliese, P.Eng., MBA, PMP
Project Manager, MTE Consultants Inc.
519-743-6500 | Email contact

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.