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McLeod Road Reconstruction - Phase 2

Reconstruct McLeod Road (Regional Road 49) to address travel demand and infrastructure deficiencies.

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Location

Niagara Falls

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Status

Planning and design

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Timeline

2011 - 2028

Project overview

McLeod Road (Regional Road 49) is a major four lane east-west roadway extending from Stanley Avenue (Regional Road 102) to Thorold Townline Road (Regional Road 70) in Niagara Falls. McLeod Road provides direct access to north-south roadways, the QEW and major destinations. It also crosses two major barriers: the QEW and the Sir Adam Back Power Canal.

In 2011, a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study was completed to address issues including, but not limited to existing future travel demand, land servicing needs, inadequate pedestrian, cycling and transit facilities, operational and infrastructure deficiencies, and approved and proposed changes in land use.

The project limits are McLeod Road between Oakwood Drive and Wilson Crescent and include:

  • New curbs, sidewalks and multi-use paths
  • Sewers and watermains
  • New asphalt
  • Intersection improvements including traffic signals
  • New traffic signal at Jubilee Drive and Sharon Avenue
  • Landscaping
  • Utility relocations
McLeod Road at Dorchester Road looking east. There are cars on the road, traffic lights, and an Esso station on the left
McLeod Road at Dorchester Road looking east
✓ Completed
2011
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
✓ Completed
2019
Start McLeod Road - Phase 2 detailed design
✓ Completed
June 2026
Issue construction tender
✓ Completed
July 22, 2026
Pre-construction Public Information Centre
September 2026
Start construction
Spring 2028
Finish construction

Public Information Centre - July 22, 2026

Niall Kerrigan, P.Eng.
Manager, Capital Projects, Transportation Engineering
Niagara Region
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Construction is expected to begin in September 2026. Work will include moving utilities and setting up traffic controls in the project area.

Residents, businesses and road users should expect lane reductions on McLeod Road between Oakwood Drive and Wilson Crescent to safely carry out this work. Delays are possible, so allow extra travel time and follow all posted construction and traffic-control signs.

Utility work will include relocating all overhead hydro lines in the project area. This work is needed to prepare for the planned road reconstruction and other improvements.

The Region will provide advance notice of major traffic changes, changes to property access and planned service interruptions as work continues.