Punkeydoodles Corners study

April 30, 2024

Oxford County will release the tender for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners the week of May 6, 2024, with the selection of a preferred contractor expected before County Council in June.

Construction work at the intersection is planned to begin in July 2024 and will last three to four months.

Intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners

The Intersection Control Feasibility Study was undertaken by Oxford County, Perth County, Wilmot Township and Region of Waterloo. Recommendations to be undertaken in the short-term include:

• Close the intersections at Oxford Road 24 (Perth Oxford Road) and Perth Road 101, and Huron Road and Perth Road 101.
• Realign the intersection at Perth Road 101 and Perth Road 101A and add new turning lanes and upgraded illumination in this area.
• Change the Punkeydoodles Avenue and Oxford Road 5 intersection to a three-way (tee) intersection, with stop control on Punkeydoodles Avenue.

Oxford County carried out some intersection improvements over the fall of 2023, including:

• removing trees to improve sightlines;
• installing electronic speed feedback signs; and,
• installing additional reflectors along the east side of the curve.

On approval from all municipal councils, road work to carry out the proposed intersection improvements was scheduled for summer 2024, with the estimated $1 million in costs to be funded equally among the municipalities.

Oxford County has committed to monitoring how these changes impact traffic behaviour and road safety. This information will be used to consider other potential future improvements to the intersection in partnership with Perth County, Wilmot Township and Region of Waterloo.

• Download the map
• Community update (Oct 24, 2023) | Accessible version

About the Intersection Control Feasibility Study

Oxford County, working with Perth County, Township of Wilmot and the Region of Waterloo, has undertaken an Intersection Control Feasibility Study for Punkeydoodles Corners.

The study examined:

• short, mid and long-term geometric and traffic control improvements at the intersection;
• traffic operations or safety metrics, such as traffic volumes, levels of service, delay, queuing, collisions, speeds, sight lines, and illumination; and,
• land acquisition needs to accommodate the recommended long-term improvements

Oxford County Council reviewed and approved recommended changes to the Punkeydoodles Corners intersection at the November 22, 2023, council meeting. The recommendations were before Perth County Council on December 7 and Township of Wilmot Council on December 11, 2023.

Community consultation

Consultation with residents, the general public, stakeholders, and agency partners has been a key component of the study. An in-person Public Information Centre took place on October 5, 2023, to gather public input, present findings to date, and share recommendations for the intersection. It was attended by more than 150 residents and included senior municipal representatives.

• Download the presentation slides
• Download the display boards
• See the handout: Short-term recommendations
• Read the public notice | Accessible version

At any time during this study, you can provide comments and questions to the project team, listed at right. Send a question or comment

Updated: November 23 & 29, 2023

Oxford County Council reviewed and approved recommended changes to the Punkeydoodles Corners intersection at its November 22 council meeting. These recommendations are at Perth County Council on December 7 and Township of Wilmot Council on December 11.

The recommendations follow a joint study by Oxford County, Perth County, Wilmot Township and Region of Waterloo and include the following:

• closing the intersections at Oxford Road 24 (Perth Oxford Road) and Perth Road 101, and Huron Road and Perth Road 101;
• realigning the intersection at Perth Road 101 and Perth Road 101A, along with new turning lanes and upgraded illumination in this area; and,
• changing the Punkeydoodles Avenue and Oxford Road 5 intersection to a three-way (tee) intersection, which includes a stop control on Punkeydoodles Avenue.

Oxford County has carried out some intersection improvements over this fall, including removing trees to improve sightlines, installing electronic speed feedback signs, and installing additional reflectors along the east side of the curve.

• Download the map
• Community update (Oct 24, 2023) | Accessible version

On approval from all municipal councils, road work to carry out the proposed intersection improvements will begin in summer 2024, with the estimated $1 million in costs funded equally among the municipalities. At its November 22 meeting, Oxford County indicated it will monitor how the changes impact traffic behaviour and road safety for consideration of potential future improvements.

October 24, 2023

On October 5, 2023, Oxford County, Perth County, Township of Wilmot and the Region of Waterloo presented the findings and proposed recommendations of the Intersection Control Feasibility Study that was completed for Punkeydoodles Corners.

Based on the study findings and public feedback, we are now proceeding with the following changes to address some of the operational issues that have been identified:

• removing the tree row on the Perth Road 101 curve to improve sightlines (complete);
• installing electronic speed feedback signs at the north and south approaches to the curve;
• installing additional diamond reflectors along the east side of the curve;
• removing centreline painting on the curve at Rd 101A intersection.

The following proposed recommendations for intersection improvements would proceed in 2024 if approved by respective municipal Councils:

• closing the intersections at Oxford Road 24/ Perth Oxford Road and Perth Road 101 (marked 3 on the map) and Huron Road and Perth Road 101 (4 on the map);
• realigning the intersection at Perth Road 101 and Perth Road 101A (2 on the map) and also upgrading illumination and making sightline improvements in this area;
• adding both a new southbound left turn deceleration lane on Perth Road 101 and a northbound right turn deceleration lane (2 on the map); and,
• adding a new stop sign for westbound traffic on Punkeydoodles Avenue, and then removing the northbound / southbound stop signs at intersection 1 on Oxford Road 5.

Read the October 24 community update to see a map of the proposed changes and for information about how to delegate to Oxford County Council. Read the notice | Accessible version

Council dates

OXFORD COUNTY
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - Council meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.
Watch live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream

PERTH COUNTY
December 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

TOWNSHIP OF WILMOT
December 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Update: October 6, 2022

The Public Information Centre for the Punkeydoodles Corners Intersection Control Feasibility Study took place on October 5, 2023.

This meeting was used to to gather public input and present findings to date and preliminary recommendations for the intersection. It was attended by more than 150 residents and included senior municipal representatives.

Download the presentation slides

Download the display boards

See the handout: Short-term recommendations

Read the public notice | Accessible version

September 15, 2023

Oxford County, working with Perth County, Township of Wilmot and the Region of Waterloo, is undertaking an Intersection Control Feasibility Study for Punkeydoodles Corners.

The study will examine:

• short, mid and long-term geometric and traffic control improvements at the intersection
• traffic operations or safety metrics, such as traffic volumes, levels of service, delay, queuing, collisions, speeds, sight lines, and illumination.
• land acquisition needs to accommodate the recommended long-term improvements

Have your say

An important part of this study is consultation with the public, stakeholders, and agency partners. An upcoming in-person Public Information Centre is scheduled to gather public input and to present findings to date and preliminary recommendations for the intersection.

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - This event has taken place. See materials from the meeting posted above
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tavistock & District Memorial Hall
3 Adam Street, Tavistock

Read the public notice | Accessible version

At any time during this study, you can provide comments and questions to the project team, listed at right. Send a question or comment