Welcome
Welcome to the Planning, Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the extension of Highway 652 to Highway 11 in Cochrane. This study is reviewing possible routes to take highway traffic around Cochrane by building a Highway 652 extension to Highway 11. The Cochrane bypass is expected to divert a significant number of cars and trucks per day away from municipal roads. It will also improve safety and reduce travel times for families and truck drivers.
The purpose of this phase of the project is to identify a Recommended Plan that addresses the current and future transportation needs of Highway 652 and Highway 11. This work will build on previous studies and recommendations, such as the Transportation Needs Assessment Report (2016) and studies done by the Town of Cochrane.
As part of this project, a Study Design Report (SDR) was completed and made available for public review. The SDR outlined why the project is needed, defined the study area, documented alternatives to the undertaking, and outlined the Class EA and consultation processes for the project.
The Planning, Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study also includes:
- consultation with Indigenous communities, key stakeholders and the public
- developing and evaluating alternatives
- identifying appropriate improvements
- determining potential impacts
- outlining environmental protection/mitigation measures
At this time, the project team is collecting existing conditions data for the evaluation of alternatives.