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Trussler Road

About the project
The Region of Waterloo is improving Trussler Road, from Bleams Road (southern limit) to Yellow Birch Drive in the City of Kitchener and Township of Wilmot. Potential improvements include widening from two to four lanes as identified in the 2011 Regional Transportation Master Plan (RTMP) and the 2018 RTMP Update and installing active transportation facilities through the Active Transportation Network Strategy.

The Region is in the early stages of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), with construction anticipated to run from 2027 to 2029 as per the Regional Council-approved 2024 Transportation Capital Program.

The cost of this project will depend on the approved improvement alternative, as well as necessary infrastructure relocations and property acquisitions. Funding of $12.58 million for improvements on Trussler Road is included in the Region’s 2024 Transportation Capital Program.

Public engagement
Please share your comments with us on this project by completing the questionnaire below by December 12, 2024. Your comments will be considered by the project team in conjunction with all other relevant information to recommend a preferred alternative for this project.

Project presentation
You can watch the video presentation on the right side of this page to learn more about this project and the designs the project team is considering.

There will be more opportunities to provide input throughout the project planning. Please subscribe to this page to receive emails with project updates and engagement opportunities.

Strategic Plan focus areas

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's Growing with Care Strategic Plan:


About the project
The Region of Waterloo is improving Trussler Road, from Bleams Road (southern limit) to Yellow Birch Drive in the City of Kitchener and Township of Wilmot. Potential improvements include widening from two to four lanes as identified in the 2011 Regional Transportation Master Plan (RTMP) and the 2018 RTMP Update and installing active transportation facilities through the Active Transportation Network Strategy.

The Region is in the early stages of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), with construction anticipated to run from 2027 to 2029 as per the Regional Council-approved 2024 Transportation Capital Program.

The cost of this project will depend on the approved improvement alternative, as well as necessary infrastructure relocations and property acquisitions. Funding of $12.58 million for improvements on Trussler Road is included in the Region’s 2024 Transportation Capital Program.

Public engagement
Please share your comments with us on this project by completing the questionnaire below by December 12, 2024. Your comments will be considered by the project team in conjunction with all other relevant information to recommend a preferred alternative for this project.

Project presentation
You can watch the video presentation on the right side of this page to learn more about this project and the designs the project team is considering.

There will be more opportunities to provide input throughout the project planning. Please subscribe to this page to receive emails with project updates and engagement opportunities.

Strategic Plan focus areas

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's Growing with Care Strategic Plan:


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  • Share Why do we not have an option comparable to Franklin Blvd in Cambridge from the 401 to Saginaw Pkwy? Full median, left turns only, 4 lanes...this is what Trussler/Ira Needles needs from Bleams to Erb Street. In addition, a FULL CLOVERLEAF at 7/8, on/offs in all directions (no left turns) on Facebook Share Why do we not have an option comparable to Franklin Blvd in Cambridge from the 401 to Saginaw Pkwy? Full median, left turns only, 4 lanes...this is what Trussler/Ira Needles needs from Bleams to Erb Street. In addition, a FULL CLOVERLEAF at 7/8, on/offs in all directions (no left turns) on Twitter Share Why do we not have an option comparable to Franklin Blvd in Cambridge from the 401 to Saginaw Pkwy? Full median, left turns only, 4 lanes...this is what Trussler/Ira Needles needs from Bleams to Erb Street. In addition, a FULL CLOVERLEAF at 7/8, on/offs in all directions (no left turns) on Linkedin Email Why do we not have an option comparable to Franklin Blvd in Cambridge from the 401 to Saginaw Pkwy? Full median, left turns only, 4 lanes...this is what Trussler/Ira Needles needs from Bleams to Erb Street. In addition, a FULL CLOVERLEAF at 7/8, on/offs in all directions (no left turns) link

    Why do we not have an option comparable to Franklin Blvd in Cambridge from the 401 to Saginaw Pkwy? Full median, left turns only, 4 lanes...this is what Trussler/Ira Needles needs from Bleams to Erb Street. In addition, a FULL CLOVERLEAF at 7/8, on/offs in all directions (no left turns)

    J. Thomas asked 6 days ago

    Once the active transportation component of this project is determined, the detailed engineering process will be able to assess this, considering several factors including available right of way width, grading and tie-in, accesses between intersections/roundabouts, etc. 

    The Ministry of Transportation is assessing the required interchange upgrades.

  • Share Why is the road being considered for widening, when we need to create a transit option and discourage use of private vehicles? The safe active transportation additions are great, but the extra lanes are nonsensical in the face of our climate change emergency. There is no need to induce more car traffic along this route. on Facebook Share Why is the road being considered for widening, when we need to create a transit option and discourage use of private vehicles? The safe active transportation additions are great, but the extra lanes are nonsensical in the face of our climate change emergency. There is no need to induce more car traffic along this route. on Twitter Share Why is the road being considered for widening, when we need to create a transit option and discourage use of private vehicles? The safe active transportation additions are great, but the extra lanes are nonsensical in the face of our climate change emergency. There is no need to induce more car traffic along this route. on Linkedin Email Why is the road being considered for widening, when we need to create a transit option and discourage use of private vehicles? The safe active transportation additions are great, but the extra lanes are nonsensical in the face of our climate change emergency. There is no need to induce more car traffic along this route. link

    Why is the road being considered for widening, when we need to create a transit option and discourage use of private vehicles? The safe active transportation additions are great, but the extra lanes are nonsensical in the face of our climate change emergency. There is no need to induce more car traffic along this route.

    Joseph B asked 7 days ago

    Forecasted traffic volumes are expected to increase in this area with or without road modifications, and by widening the road we can better accommodate possible future Grand River Transit services in this area. Increasing capacity on the road will minimize idling and delays to improve future transit services. 

  • Share Will you widen the road to 4 lanes before the houses are all completed? We don’t need another bleams where you wait till the house are half done then close the road for a year on Facebook Share Will you widen the road to 4 lanes before the houses are all completed? We don’t need another bleams where you wait till the house are half done then close the road for a year on Twitter Share Will you widen the road to 4 lanes before the houses are all completed? We don’t need another bleams where you wait till the house are half done then close the road for a year on Linkedin Email Will you widen the road to 4 lanes before the houses are all completed? We don’t need another bleams where you wait till the house are half done then close the road for a year link

    Will you widen the road to 4 lanes before the houses are all completed? We don’t need another bleams where you wait till the house are half done then close the road for a year

    Lee s asked 7 days ago

    The construction for this project will be done in stages, maintaining one lane in each direction for the majority of construction.

  • Share When will be Fisher Hallman road a 4 lane road between Rosenberg Way and Huron Road? Can we plan a 401 exit from Trussler in the next 2 years? Can we make 4 lane Trussler from Bleams to Huron Road in the next 2 yeras? I think we need to plan roads ahead, instead of fire fighting constantly. Waterloo Region Must Plan and execute these plans faster! We need to be innovative and the leader in developments for the future. We have 2 Universities 1 Collage, Goggle and other leading businesses here we need to tap on them for innovation and better city road and traffic development. on Facebook Share When will be Fisher Hallman road a 4 lane road between Rosenberg Way and Huron Road? Can we plan a 401 exit from Trussler in the next 2 years? Can we make 4 lane Trussler from Bleams to Huron Road in the next 2 yeras? I think we need to plan roads ahead, instead of fire fighting constantly. Waterloo Region Must Plan and execute these plans faster! We need to be innovative and the leader in developments for the future. We have 2 Universities 1 Collage, Goggle and other leading businesses here we need to tap on them for innovation and better city road and traffic development. on Twitter Share When will be Fisher Hallman road a 4 lane road between Rosenberg Way and Huron Road? Can we plan a 401 exit from Trussler in the next 2 years? Can we make 4 lane Trussler from Bleams to Huron Road in the next 2 yeras? I think we need to plan roads ahead, instead of fire fighting constantly. Waterloo Region Must Plan and execute these plans faster! We need to be innovative and the leader in developments for the future. We have 2 Universities 1 Collage, Goggle and other leading businesses here we need to tap on them for innovation and better city road and traffic development. on Linkedin Email When will be Fisher Hallman road a 4 lane road between Rosenberg Way and Huron Road? Can we plan a 401 exit from Trussler in the next 2 years? Can we make 4 lane Trussler from Bleams to Huron Road in the next 2 yeras? I think we need to plan roads ahead, instead of fire fighting constantly. Waterloo Region Must Plan and execute these plans faster! We need to be innovative and the leader in developments for the future. We have 2 Universities 1 Collage, Goggle and other leading businesses here we need to tap on them for innovation and better city road and traffic development. link

    When will be Fisher Hallman road a 4 lane road between Rosenberg Way and Huron Road? Can we plan a 401 exit from Trussler in the next 2 years? Can we make 4 lane Trussler from Bleams to Huron Road in the next 2 yeras? I think we need to plan roads ahead, instead of fire fighting constantly. Waterloo Region Must Plan and execute these plans faster! We need to be innovative and the leader in developments for the future. We have 2 Universities 1 Collage, Goggle and other leading businesses here we need to tap on them for innovation and better city road and traffic development.

    Niko asked 18 days ago

    The widening of Fischer-Hallman between Rosenberg Way and Huron is scheduled for construction in 2026 and 2027. 

    The Region previously examined the issue of a Hwy 401 & Trussler Road interchange, but this location was not preferred (improvements to the existing Cedar Creek Road interchange are a better option). There is currently no plan to advance a Trussler Road interchange at Hwy 401. If you have any further inquiries related to provincial highways please direct them to MTOINFO@ontario.ca and the Ministry of Transportation will get in touch with you. 

    Widening of Trussler from Bleams to Huron is not currently planned. The Region continually evaluates its road network for widening on the basis of needs. Needs are determined by looking at current traffic and forecasted based on population and employment growth (i.e. new developments). The Region’s 2018 Transportation Master Plan examined Trussler Road and determined that it would not need to be widened south of Bleams Road for the foreseeable future. This conclusion was reached based on the City of Kitchener’s permitted developments within its Official Plan and the lack of anything significant to connect to that would generate additional traffic. The Region will update the Transportation Master Plan in the near future that will take another look at roads like Trussler Road to determine if the need and timing for widening should be adjusted.

  • Share Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer turns? There have been critical accidents in the past. on Facebook Share Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer turns? There have been critical accidents in the past. on Twitter Share Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer turns? There have been critical accidents in the past. on Linkedin Email Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer turns? There have been critical accidents in the past. link

    Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer turns? There have been critical accidents in the past.

    John789 asked 11 days ago

    The ramps at the Highway 7/8 exits are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation. We will be working with them collaboratively during this project to address the safety concerns we’ve heard from the community.

  • Share Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer left turns? on Facebook Share Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer left turns? on Twitter Share Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer left turns? on Linkedin Email Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer left turns? link

    Will there be lights or roundabouts at the exits of Hwy 7/8 for safer left turns?

    Kingpin asked 18 days ago

    The ramps at the Highway 7/8 exits are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation. We will be working with them collaboratively during this project to address the safety concerns we’ve heard from the community.

  • Share Will you have more information for us to be able to provide feedback on? on Facebook Share Will you have more information for us to be able to provide feedback on? on Twitter Share Will you have more information for us to be able to provide feedback on? on Linkedin Email Will you have more information for us to be able to provide feedback on? link

    Will you have more information for us to be able to provide feedback on?

    TheNita asked 20 days ago

    After this first round of public engagement, we will continue to work on the design and come back to the public with the recommended preferred alternative in the middle of 2025. We will provide more information and opportunities for further feedback then.

  • Share The survey asks for opinions on 3 different options, but I can't see what the options are. I'll check back in a day or 2 and try again. on Facebook Share The survey asks for opinions on 3 different options, but I can't see what the options are. I'll check back in a day or 2 and try again. on Twitter Share The survey asks for opinions on 3 different options, but I can't see what the options are. I'll check back in a day or 2 and try again. on Linkedin Email The survey asks for opinions on 3 different options, but I can't see what the options are. I'll check back in a day or 2 and try again. link

    The survey asks for opinions on 3 different options, but I can't see what the options are. I'll check back in a day or 2 and try again.

    Bookwurm asked 20 days ago

    You can see the different design options in the video presentation on the right side of this project page listed under videos. You can also access the video here.

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