G.W.P. 5133-22-00 – Highway 11 Opasatika/Kapuskasing
Study Commencement
A ‘Notice of Study Commencement’ was published in the local newspaper, Cochrane Times Post on October 10th, 2024. Letters were distributed to the project contact list by mail and email on October 10th, 2024. A copy of the Notice of Study Commencement can be viewed here.
Online Public Information Centre
An Online Public Information Centre was posted to the project website on September 11, 2025. The purpose of this Online Public Information Centre (PIC) is to present the study process, review the evaluation criteria that MTO used to select the technically preferred location and provide input. Comments or questions are respectfully requested by October 13, 2025.
Transportation Environmental Study Report
The Study is following the approved planning process under the MTO Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities and Municipal Expressways (2024) for a Group ‘B’ project. This includes and assessment of potential impacts of the project works on the study area and the development of mitigation measures to address environmental concerns.
Upon completion of the Preliminary Design, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared detailing the existing conditions, socio-economic environment of the study area, the evaluation of alternatives, identify the preferred plan, summary of design features, potential impacts of the undertaking, and required mitigation measures. The TESR will be made available for a 30-day comment period.
At that time, a ‘Notice of TESR Completion’ will be published in the local newspaper, Cochrane Times Post to explain the process and identify locations where the TESR can be reviewed. The TESR will be made available for viewing on this project website under Reports. If there are no outstanding concerns, the Study will be considered to have met the requirements of the MTO's Preliminary Design and Class EA process and will proceed to Detail Design and construction.
A ‘Notice of Study Commencement’ was published in the local newspaper, Cochrane Times Post on October 10th, 2024. Letters were distributed to the project contact list by mail and email on October 10th, 2024. A copy of the Notice of Study Commencement can be viewed here.
Online Public Information Centre
An Online Public Information Centre was posted to the project website on September 11, 2025. The purpose of this Online Public Information Centre (PIC) is to present the study process, review the evaluation criteria that MTO used to select the technically preferred location and provide input. Comments or questions are respectfully requested by October 13, 2025.
- Notice of Online Public Information Centre - G.W.P. 5133-22-00 – New Rest Centre on Highway 11 in Opasatika/Kapuskasing, Ontario may be viewed here.
- Online Public Information Centre Materials - G.W.P. 5133-22-00 – New Rest Centre on Highway 11 in Opasatika/Kapuskasing, Ontario may be viewed here.
Transportation Environmental Study Report
The Study is following the approved planning process under the MTO Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities and Municipal Expressways (2024) for a Group ‘B’ project. This includes and assessment of potential impacts of the project works on the study area and the development of mitigation measures to address environmental concerns.
Upon completion of the Preliminary Design, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared detailing the existing conditions, socio-economic environment of the study area, the evaluation of alternatives, identify the preferred plan, summary of design features, potential impacts of the undertaking, and required mitigation measures. The TESR will be made available for a 30-day comment period.
At that time, a ‘Notice of TESR Completion’ will be published in the local newspaper, Cochrane Times Post to explain the process and identify locations where the TESR can be reviewed. The TESR will be made available for viewing on this project website under Reports. If there are no outstanding concerns, the Study will be considered to have met the requirements of the MTO's Preliminary Design and Class EA process and will proceed to Detail Design and construction.
