Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive Road Reconstruction – King Street to Ashby Drive

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Project Update

The Town would like to thank residents that attended the in person Pubic Meeting in December 2022. The project team will continue to move forward to finalize the modified design option.

Highlights of the modified design option include the following elements:

  • Narrow travel lanes and wide paved shoulders
  • Slope stability and erosion protection
  • Traffic calming measures
  • Limited impact on the natural environment and property

What to Expect Next

Utilities

Hydro One will be mobilizing to complete hydro relocations at the south end of Aberdeen Road at Hillside in August (weather permitting). Following this, Bell, NPEI, NRBN and Cogeco will follow with their relocations. During the utility relocation work, the road will be closed.

Road Construction Work

Once the utility relocation work is completed, the project will go out for public tender late 2023/early 2024 with construction commencing in Spring 2024.

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Project Description

The project involves reconstructing Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive from Ashby Drive to King Street. The road will be widened for vehicular safety and improved sightlines. Improvements will also be made at the intersection of Hillside Drive and Aberdeen Road.

The proposed construction improvements will include the following:

  • Streetlighting improvements
  • Hydro relocations
  • Community connectivity
  • Slope stability
  • Ditching and grading improvements
  • Traffic calming measures

The project will align with several of the Town's plans, including:

Project Update

The Town would like to thank residents that attended the in person Pubic Meeting in December 2022. The project team will continue to move forward to finalize the modified design option.

Highlights of the modified design option include the following elements:

  • Narrow travel lanes and wide paved shoulders
  • Slope stability and erosion protection
  • Traffic calming measures
  • Limited impact on the natural environment and property

What to Expect Next

Utilities

Hydro One will be mobilizing to complete hydro relocations at the south end of Aberdeen Road at Hillside in August (weather permitting). Following this, Bell, NPEI, NRBN and Cogeco will follow with their relocations. During the utility relocation work, the road will be closed.

Road Construction Work

Once the utility relocation work is completed, the project will go out for public tender late 2023/early 2024 with construction commencing in Spring 2024.

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Project Description

The project involves reconstructing Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive from Ashby Drive to King Street. The road will be widened for vehicular safety and improved sightlines. Improvements will also be made at the intersection of Hillside Drive and Aberdeen Road.

The proposed construction improvements will include the following:

  • Streetlighting improvements
  • Hydro relocations
  • Community connectivity
  • Slope stability
  • Ditching and grading improvements
  • Traffic calming measures

The project will align with several of the Town's plans, including:

Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive Road Reconstruction Questions

If you have any questions about this project, please fill out our comment form, and a member of our project team will respond.

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    I do not want any new road construction that doesn't also include sewers and water for residents. It makes no sense not to include this while discussing road reconstruction.

    Kate Atkinson asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your comments. 

    The extension of the water and wastewater systems is not a part of this project scope, staff looked further into this request and as this is outside of the urban boundary it goes against policy. According to our records, almost all of the properties along Aberdeen Road that are south of King Street are either within the Greenbelt Plan’s Niagara Tender Fruit and Grapes Specialty Crop Policy area or the under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Escarpment Plan. For reference, the Niagara Escarpment Plan is administered wholly by the Niagara Escarpment Commission. 
    Unfortunately, these land use policies as well as several others from the Province, Region, and Town essentially prohibit water and sanitary sewer extensions to areas that are outside of an urban boundary. For example, Section 4.2.1.2f of the Greenbelt Plan instructs municipalities to avoid installing new services within specialty crop areas. Similarly, Section 2.12 of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and Section 5.2.3.1a of the Regional Official Plan do not permit the extension of municipal water and wastewater systems into rural areas unless there is a public health concern identified by a health authority (or medical officer of health). 
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    Why has the sewage and water situation not been addressed in this new plan? Seems counterproductive to be spending taxpayers money on Aberdeen Road when most people septic systems on Aberdeen Road are more than 60 years old and will require attention in the next few years.

    asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question. The extension of the water and wastewater systems is not a part of this project scope, staff looked further into this request and as this is outside of the urban boundary it goes against policy. According to our records, almost all of the properties along Aberdeen Road that are south of King Street are either within the Greenbelt Plan’s Niagara Tender Fruit and Grapes Specialty Crop Policy area or the under the jurisdiction of the Niagara Escarpment Plan. For reference, the Niagara Escarpment Plan is administered wholly by the Niagara Escarpment Commission.  Unfortunately, these land use policies as well as several others from the Province, Region, and Town essentially prohibit water and sanitary sewer extensions to areas that are outside of an urban boundary. For example, Section 4.2.1.2f of the Greenbelt Plan instructs municipalities to avoid installing new services within specialty crop areas. Similarly, Section 2.12 of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and Section 5.2.3.1a of the Regional Official Plan do not permit the extension of municipal water and wastewater systems into rural areas unless there is a public health concern identified by a health authority (or medical officer of health).  

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    Hello, We would like to learn more about the up to date status of the project and connect with the project manager for this site regarding specifics and schedule to see how it may affect us. Please contact us directly at the email below. With thanks and kind regards. Julia and Mark Czuchraj

    Julia and Mark Olesiak Czuchraj asked almost 2 years ago

    Please contact the Project Manager at jlynch@lincoln.ca  

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    When will the Aberdeen Road reconstruction begin?

    Elaine asked over 1 year ago

    Good morning; we are preparing for another public meeting and hopefully tendering in the new year, with construction in 2023.

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    We agree that the water and sanitary should be included in this project. If it is not possible at this time it should be a first priority when the land on Hillside is developed. There should be more deer crossing signs, especially where Hillside meets Aberdeen.

    John Luppino asked almost 2 years ago

    Thanks for your question. While an extension of the water and wastewater systems is not a part of this project scope, staff plan to further review this request and report back to the community on the potential of this extension at a later date. Staff can look into deer crossing signs and warning signs to make drivers aware of the deer in the area.

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    I have been looking forward to these changes for years (I moved to Aberdeen in 1991) Renderings and everything else look wonderful however my only concern would be that as it stands currently very few people stop at the stop sign at the Hillside Aberdeen intersection and people race around the corner southbound on Aberdeen turning west onto hillside so I don't believe that a stop sign will do much for this. Is there any way of squaring off the corner more or adding speed humps? I met with David and JD a few years ago and provided them with pictures of how the corner used to be much more square and over the years the shoulder has been paved and rounded to where it is today. This is the location where my children get picked up on the bus for school and is currently too unsafe for us to allow them to take the bus but I would love for the reconstruction to allow a safe spot for them to be picked up. Other then that corner everything else looks wonderful. Thank you so much. - Mike Fittante

    mikefittante asked about 2 years ago

    Thanks for sharing your feedback. The design team will review this intersection in greater detail design and plans to make improvements to further encourage driver compliance at the proposed new all-way stop.

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    Can this project please include a pedestrian sidewalk along Hixon from Barry to Hillside? There currently is no sidewalk at this top portion of Hixon and is a public safety concern. I have witnessed many near misses along this route as it is an extremely busy corridor for both pedestrians and vehicle traffic.

    Curtis Smith asked about 2 years ago

    Thanks for your question. Yes, the Town intends to make an allowance to construct a sidewalk at this location in 2023. Please stay tuned for updates. 

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    Will sewers and water lines be extended up Aberdeen and across Hillside with this plan?

    lhutchison asked about 2 years ago

    Thanks for your question. While extension of the water and wastewater systems is not a part of this project scope, staff plan to further review this request and report back to the community on the potential of this extension at a later date. 

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    1. We feel that a project of this scope should include installation of sanitary sewers given that the road is going to be completely reconstructed making it an opportune moment to do so. Not including sanitary sewers now gives us concern that they will not ever be installed. Existing septic systems on our street are aging and could lead to serious environmental impacts. The restrictions (NPCA/NEC) on sizing and septic placement make it difficult, and in most cases impossible to replace septic systems as we have witnessed recently with our neighbours. Therefore we would much rather see our tax dollars spent on sanitary sewers than on a fancy sidewalk project used primarily by residents who don’t live on this street. 2. Speeding traffic is already a major concern on Aberdeen and a wider, smoother road would only escalate this problem. We would like to see numerous speed bumps along Aberdeen to slow traffic and improve safety of town pedestrians and Aberdeen residents. 3. We feel that the Aberdeen/Hillside route is already a bypass of the downtown for many vehicles and any road improvements will only bring more heavy traffic. We have often thought that Aberdeen Road should dead-end at Hillside to remove the narrow and dangerous corner present and provide access for local traffic only. There could still be a limited pathway of access between Hillside and Aberdeen providing a loop for pedestrian and bicycle traffic but limiting vehicular and truck traffic. We are very concerned that when the proposed new truck route coming up Bartlett comes into effect that many heavy trucks will simply continue up Aberdeen to avoid downtown Beamsville altogether. 4. While we support the concept of sidewalks we feel that a wider road with usable shoulders on both sides and speed bumps would more than suffice to improve pedestrian and cycling safety. Closing the corner between Aberdeen and Hillside to vehicles would eliminate the need for extensive reconstruction of the road and ravine slope and decrease the impact to the property owners involved.

    LisaBrown asked about 2 years ago

    Thank you for your questions. We will respond to each of your numbered questions in the same sequence, below:

    1. While extension of the water and wastewater systems is not a part of this project scope, staff plan to further review this request and report back to the community on the potential of this extension at a later date. 

    2. Once the design direction for a roadway cross-section is finalized, the design team will consider traffic calming opportunities. At this point, all traffic calming options will be considered as part of an overall neighbourhood traffic calming initiative and will be presented to Council at a future date. Please look for the date to be announced on this page. 

    3. Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive are important roads to the Town’s overall transportation network; as such, it is not the Town’s intent to close this roadway or limit vehicular traffic beyond heavy truck traffic. We are considering traffic calming measures on these roads as part of an overall neighbourhood traffic calming initiative, which will help deter trucks from using these roads as thoroughfares. 

    4. (in response to "While we support the concept of sidewalks we feel that a wider road with usable shoulders on both sides and speed bumps would more than suffice to improve pedestrian and cycling safety.") - This option is still being considered and will be presented to Council at a future date. Please look for the date to be announced on this page. 

    5. (In response to "Closing the corner between Aberdeen and Hillside to vehicles would eliminate the need for extensive reconstruction of the road and ravine slope and decrease the impact to the property owners involved.") - The intersection of Hillside Drive and Aberdeen Road is being improved geometrically and converted to an all-way stop condition. This should greatly improve safety and slow traffic. 

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    Hi there, Regarding the sidewalk - 1. If there has to be a sidewalk why is it not on the east side where homes are set back a bit further from the road then on the west side and not so many trees having to be removed? 2. The area on the west side at the corner of Aberdeen and Hillside is classified as Significant woodlands under the Niagara O.P., widening the road on the east side would protect more of these woodlands, again why not the east side? 3.Why not scale it back to a bike lane only, with a proper road and shoulder constructed to provide safety? There are not multitudes of people walking and biking along Aberdeen to cause a conflict so can serve both and also reduce costs and number of lost trees? 4. Why a sidewalk and bike lane on the north side of Hillside Drive? Again, with a proper road and shoulder along with a bike trail would provide sufficient safety, in my opinion? 5. Aberdeen and the east end of Hillside are much more natural street scapes so why put such a hard unnatural surface to facilitate walking and biking. Let's try to keep our Beamsville rural feel alive where ever we can?

    JPW asked about 2 years ago

    Thanks for your questions. We will respond to each of your numbered questions in the same sequence, below:

    1. Various options for the inclusion of a sidewalk were considered and the option determined by staff to be least impactful overall has been presented.

    2.  The roadway alignment in this location is being shifted to the east to avoid encroachment to the woodland and slope.  

    3/4. The option of wide paved shoulders along with a summary of public feedback regarding the inclusion of a sidewalk through our Speak Up Lincoln page and direct contact with community members, will be presented for Council’s consideration at a future date. Please look for the date to be announced on this page.  

    5. Thank you for your comment. Through our projects, we aim to understand the needs and desires of our community members while ensuring our transportation network meets overall community needs.  

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