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Reg,, Rd. 25 may start in 2009 By MELANIE HENNESSEY The Champion Local residenîs could soon see Regional Road 25 from, James Snow Parkway to Campbellville Road widened from two to four lasses. 'Me proposed expansion is part of the 'preferred alternative' for the road put for- ward by planners at a public information centre held in Milton last week. Regional staff and consultants lrom IJRS Canada Ine. were on hand to, discuss the $4.8-million road project with local resi- dents, but few attended. But that doesn't mean area citizens haven't been involved, according te, Mark Nykoluk of URS. "We've had great feedback and great public involvemnent too,** he said, noting somne people have been involved in stake- holder group meetings on the projeet. He explained the work will include svidening the moad. installing a raised medi- an in somne sections and making improve- ments to intersections in the subject area. Multi-use paths bave also been planned for both sides of the road. WVhile some trees will be remnoved 10 make way for the expansion, Mr. Nykoluk explained there'lI be a plan to replace those trees. He noted the design of the project has also been adjusted 10 save somne trees. The projeet is intended to address the future traffie demnands on the northerni stretch of Regional Road 25 in Milton. For Nick Chronopoulos, who owns The Chalet restaurant on Regional Road 25 near the intersection of Campbellville Road. the widening is someîhing he thinks W ill soon be warranted. 1I think as time goes by, it (congestion in the area) will be more of an issue." he told The Champion. "Four lanes certainly will be needed in the future." A staff recommnendation regarding the projeet is expected 10 go before regional counicil soon. An environmental study report on the work is also anticipated te, be done shortly and filed for public review in April. If everything goes well, actual work on the road will start in 2009 and will take one or two years 10 complete. Melanie HennesseY can be reached at mhennessel'@emiltoneanadianichampion.con. Mileage hike is approved Milton counicil approved a ifleage and car allowance increase for itself and staff Monday evening. 'Me approximate four per cent jump. which came mbtc effect Wednesday, means the Town's mileage rate has gone from 45.7 cents per kilometer to 47.5 cents, the mayor's car allowatîce fromn $438.96 a month t0 $456.34 and the CAO's allowance from $485 65 10 $504.88. The special additional rate for inspection staff has also increased from, fve cents a kilo- meter 10, 5.2 cents. The mileage rate sud car allowances are adjusted each year based on car cost increases determined by the Canadian Automobile Association. It's anticipated the changes will cost the Town less than $2,000Jb, which will be accommu-odated within the existing budget. The Canadian Champion, Friday, February 3, 2006 - A9 -------.-j 4 DAT 01NUJ FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY & RVONDAY TAXE ANM AD-DITIONAL TO OFF ,ALIREADY ]REIDUCED RED TICKETED MERCHANDISE TAXE AN ADDITIONAL : %; OF F ALREADY REDUCED RED TICKETED MERCHANDISE FRAMES 1 KITCHEN GADGETS BARWARE 1 COOKWARE DINNERWARE 1 AND MORE... TAXE AN ADDITIONAL 0:10 %9;(FF ALREADY REDUCED RED TICKETED MERCHANDISE ART, MIRRORS & HOME ACCENTS BATH ACCESSORIES 1 TABLE LINENS WINDOW COVERINGS & HARDWARE CANDLES 1AND MORE... For a good deal more, use this coupon and receive 200/ off regular priced items. anýy single regular _____c5 0 priced item~ C: NwtruhFebruary 17, 2006. - 11 11W OIym, Msssd-,s, G 5 - -s S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a FOR A HOME OUTFITTERS STORE NEAREST YOU, VISIT WWW.HOMEOUTFITTERS.COM ,Ir