Specific fact sheets have been developed to better communicate study information. The following topics have been identified (in alphabetical order):

Archaeology (PDF - 130 kB)
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (PDF - 53 kB)
The Greenbelt (PDF - 836 kB)
Heritage (PDF - 106 kB)
Natural Environment Fieldwork (PDF - 158 kB)
Noise (PDF - 163 kB)
Ontario Environmental Assessment Process (PDF - 215 kB)
Property (PDF - 52 kB)
Roadway Lighting (PDF - 70 kB)

Public Information Centre #1, Summary Report April 2007 (PDF - 103KB)
Public Information Centre #2, Summary Report May 2008 (PDF - 61KB)
Public Information Centre #3, Summary Report April 2009 (PDF - 61KB)

EA Report – Complete Copy (116MB PDF)
Table of Contents and Executive Summary (8.9MB PDF)
Chapter 1 (61KB PDF)
Chapter 2 (146KB PDF)
Chapter 3 – 3.1 to 3.2 (6.8MB PDF)
Chapter 3 – 3.3 to 3.4 (7.4MB PDF)
Chapter 4 (92KB PDF)
Chapter 5 – 5.1 to 5.3 Part 1 (3.3MB PDF)
Chapter 5 – 5.3 Part 2 to 5.4 Part 1 (14.6MB PDF)
Chapter 5 – 5.4 Part 2 to 5.6 (9.1MB PDF)
Chapter 6 – 6.1 (3.1MB PDF)
Chapter 6 – 6.2 (9.7MB PDF)
Chapter 7 – 7.1 Part 1 (17.5MB PDF)
Chapter 7 – 7.1 Part 2 (5.1MB PDF)
Chapter 7 – 7.1 Part 3 [Exhibit 7-4] (18.9MB PDF)
Chapter 7 – 7.1 Part 4 to 7.2 Part 1 (7.1MB PDF)
Chapter 7 – 7.2 Part 2 to 7.4 (8.8MB PDF)
Chapter 8 (128KB PDF)
Chapter 9 (67KB PDF)

Appendix A - Detailed Analysis Tables, Transportation Needs Assessment, Feasibility Assessment of a 427 Transportation Corridor West of Highway 50, Assessment of Highway 427 Crossing at Zenway Boulevard (3.3MB PDF)

Appendix B
Minutes of Meeting (3.4MB PDF)

Appendices Volume 1
Appendix C - Consultation (75.1MB PDF)
Appendix D - Preliminary Structural General Arrangements (1.8MB PDF)

Appendices Volume 2
Appendix E - Natural Environment (75.1 MB PDF)
Appendix F - Noise (3.7MB PDF)
Appendix G - Air Quality (2.9MB PDF)
Appendix H - Heritage (1.7MB PDF)
Appendix I - Archaeology (26MB PDF)
Appendix J - Stormwater Management and Drainage (182MB PDF)
Appendix K - Geomorphology (50MB PDF)
Appendix L - Contamination Overview Study and Supplementary Memo (5.5MB PDF)
Appendix M - Groundwater (46.9MB PDF)

The EA Report was available for public review from January 29, 2010 to March 19, 2010. The Minister of the Environment has approved the project subject to some conditions of approval. The Minister’s decision, and details regarding the Ministry of the Environment review of the EA, can be accessed online at: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/eaab/Documents/hwy427_NoA.pdf

Since the EA has been approved by the Minister of the Environment, the project may proceed to Detail Design and construction. Details regarding the construction schedule will be provided during Detail Design. Currently this project is not listed as part of the Southern Highways Program which is MTO's five-year investment plan in highway construction for Southern Ontario. The Southern Highway Program for 2010-2014 can be viewed online at: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/highway-construction/southern-highway-2010/index.shtml. It is noteworthy that the 427 Study Corridor is listed as a “Planning for the Future” project http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/highway-construction/southern-highway-2010/projects-beyond-2014.shtml.