Media Release - Northumberland County Releases Welcome Intersection Feasibility Study
Media Release
Northumberland County Releases Welcome Intersection Feasibility Study
Cobourg, ON – September 6, 2024 – Northumberland County has released the Welcome Intersection Improvements Feasibility Study, which provides recommendations for operational and safety enhancements at the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County Road 74 (Dale Road) in the rural hamlet of Welcome. This intersection, located approximately 1.2 km north of Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope, has a unique configuration that has contributed to traffic incidents and driver confusion.
The study evaluated various design alternatives, including converting the intersection to a four-way stop, constructing a roundabout, or maintaining the current three-way stop configuration with improvements. After detailed data collection, public consultation, and analysis, the study recommends reconstructing the three-way stop as the preferred option, enhancing safety and connectivity while minimizing the impact on private property and utilities.
“We sincerely thank the public for their valuable input and patience throughout the two-year process of completing this important study,” says Denise Marshall, Director of Public Works. “The unique configuration of the Welcome intersection presents complex challenges for any remediation efforts. This required us to take additional time to thoroughly analyze options and advance the design for the preferred option. The feedback we received helped guide our final recommendations for improvements. We encourage area residents to attend the upcoming public information session to learn more about the design enhancements and next steps.”
Northumberland County will host a public information session on Wednesday, October 23 at the New Hope United Church from 6 p.mm to 7:30 p.m., to provide residents and road users an opportunity to learn more about the results of the feasibility study and future intersection improvements. The session will include a presentation of the study's findings, a discussion of the planned 3-way stop intersection reconstruction, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
Public Information Session Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: New Hope United Church, 4651 CR 2, Port Hope
No pre-registration is required.
For those unable to attend, the Welcome Intersection Improvements Feasibility Study and additional information are available at joinin.northumberland.ca/welcome-intersection-improvements Questions and feedback can be directed to the project team on the project website on Join In Northumberland.
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For more information:
Kate Campbell
Director, Communications
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 ext. 2335
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
Web: northumberland.ca
About Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
• Municipality of Brighton
• Town of Cobourg
• Township of Cramahe
• Township of Hamilton
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Municipality of Trent Hills